November 03 2012, Chad Holloway
The fifth stop of the 2012/2013 World Series of Poker Circuit presented by Southern Comfort 100 Proof is currently taking place north of the U.S. border for the first time ever. The River Rock Casino Resort located in Richmond, British Columbia – just a short distance from Vancouver – is hosting 12 rings events, culminating this weekend with the $1,675 Main Event.
River Rock’s Main Event features three Day 1s – Nov. 2 through 4 – each day beginning at 12 p.m. local time. Players will be given the opportunity to re-enter twice, allowing one entry per starting day. For example, players eliminated on Day 1a can re-enter on Day 1b and/or Day 1c, and players eliminated on Day 1B can re-enter on Day 1C.
Aside from being the first-ever WSOP Circuit event in Canada, the stop has also made headlines by offering two online ring events in partnership with PlayNow.com. Events 11 ($320 buy-in) and 12 ($530 buy-in) are open to residents of British Columbia and Quebec and will take place Nov. 18 and 25, respectively.
Here’s a look at the WSOP Circuit River Rock events completed thus far:
With several events yet to be determined, the race for the WSOP Circuit River Rock Casino Champion is undetermined. Whoever captures that title, along with the eventual winner of the Main Event, will automatically qualify for the Second Annual $1 Million National Championship. Here’s a look at the players who have qualified:
National Championship Qualifiers
| Cory Wood | IP Biloxi Casino Champion |
In addition to the qualifiers, players who earn enough points on the National Leaderboard will be able to buy-in to the National Championship:
WSOPC National Leaderboard Top Ten*
| Charles “Woody” Moore | 150 | 0 | 7 | $46,997 |
| Caufman Talley | 142.5 | 2 | 5 | $82,963 |
| Ashly Butler | 112.5 | 1 | 4 | $25,415 |
| Rex Clinkscales | 110 | 0 | 4 | $28,874 |
| Ari Engel | 105 | 1 | 4 | $68,762 |
| Aaron Massey | 105 | 1 | 4 | $24,300 |
| Blake Barousse | 102.5 | 2 | 3 | $59,916 |
| John Dolan | 100 | 1 | 4 | $63,916 |
| Austin Buchanan | 92.5 | 0 | 5 | $40,964 |
| Chris Conrad | 85 | 0 | 3 | $16,077 |
*Leading up to the WSOP Circuit River Rock stop.
Here’s a look at the remaining schedule for the 2012-13 WSOP Circuit:
| May 21-23, 2013 | Harrah’s New Orleans (National Championship) |
For more information on the 2012-13 WSOP Circuit season, visit WSOP.com.
*Photos courtesy of WSOP.com.
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