Southern New York Regional Championship
CT-East, CT-West, NY-NYC, NY-Long Island, NY-South, PA-North East
Sunday, August 25th, 2024
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 2:00pm
TD: Cindy Moses
American Legion Post #488
532 Lakes Road
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-3965
DEFENDING TOP 3
Dean LaFemina
Jim McKnight
Angelo Tondo
CLICK HERE FOR THE QUALIFIED PLAYER LIST
Event and Venue Overview
The Regional Championship brings together players from across your area - this event is what you have been playing for all season! Enjoy great poker, party with your friends, and earn the opportunity to play in the ultimate World Tavern Poker tournament, the National Championships.
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The American Legion Post #488 is a great WTP venue with spacious areas for the Regional weekend. There will be plenty of drink selections, plenty of parking, and much more. Plus, Post #488 has an amazing, top-notch staff to make this one of the best destinations with a great atmosphere to hang out with your WTP Family.
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PLEASE NOTE: It is important to our hosts to have GREAT lunch participation and to know in advance! :)
Lunch will be outdoors under the Pavilion. $18 for 2 pieces of Hero Sandwich (your choice of American or Italian or 1 of each), Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Tossed Salad, and a soda or water.
Please email CindyM@WorldTavernEntertainment.com that you are participating in lunch - OR write your name on the list provided by your TD by Sunday, August 18th. Thank you!​
Participating WTP Bars and Prize Info
18 North Grill
American Legion 488
Back Nine
Bar 141
Blue Dream Lounge
Craft 47
Elks Lodge 2067
Elks Sundays
Fish & Chikzz
Foley's Bar
Irregulars Baker Street
McCarthy's Grill House
McGillicuddy's
Montana Nights Axe Throwing - Orange
Murty's Publick House
Northwood Inn
Plan B
Reggie Bar
Saxon Hall
Scooters Bar & Grill - CT
Scooters Bar & Grill -Thurs
SideStreet Bar & Grill
South Gate Tavern
The Porch at Calabria
The Truck Bar - Berlin
The Truck Bar - Higganum
VFW Post 8858
X-Golf Commack
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 2 Access Passes to OPEN 31
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2nd PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to OPEN 31
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3rd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 31
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4th thru 6th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 31
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats in the National Championship Finals at OPEN 31 this November!
Event Schedule
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25th
​10:15am: Doors Open, T-Shirt Sales Begin
PLUS CHECK IN FOR BIG POINTS GAME! Get in early for your best shot at t-shirts!
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11:00am: No Limp BIG POINTS Tournament
BIG points for National Rankings and Top 3 players earn fun prizes!
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12:00pm: Registration Opens
Regional Championships are for qualified players only. You must be 21 years of age or older to play. Please have your photo ID with you.
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12:15pm to 1:30pm: Lunch (See Venue Info above)
Lunch will be outdoors under the Pavilion. $18 for 2 pieces of Hero Sandwich (your choice of American or Italian or 1 of each), Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Tossed Salad, and a soda or water.
Please email CindyM@WorldTavernEntertainment.com that you are participating in lunch - OR write your name on the list provided by your TD by Sunday, August 18th. Thank you!
1:40pm: Registration Closes, Players Seated, Awards
Regional Awards and brief announcements will take place here.
2:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
14,900 starting chips and 25-min blinds. Who will be the new champ?
Season 2-2023/24 Winners
CHAMPION: DEAN LaFEMINA
2. Jim McKnight
3. Angelo Tondo
4. Lisa McCabe
5. Lisa Stanton
6. Jeff Stolper
7. Melaina DeToma
8. George Lopez
9. James Whelahan
10. Deirdre Houlihan
11. Jesus Lucero
12. Jason Weiss
13. Ryan Araujo
Previous Regional Champions
Season 1-2024: DEAN LaFEMINA
Season 2-2023/24: JOHN CHRISTOPHER
Season 1-2023: KEN CALITRI
Season 2-2022/23: SEAN HUBERTY
Season 1-2022: BRENDAN SULLIVAN
Season 2-2021/22: JOHN JACKSON
Season 2-2019/20: FRANK MESSINA
Season 1-2019: JACK KELLEY
Season 2-2018/19: ZSOLT VASS
Season 1-2018: MAX DIEBER
Season 2-2017/18: JON GREENFIELD
Season 1-2017: MITCH McMILLEN
Season 2-2016/17: BILLY CASSEL
Season 1-2016: RALPH COSENZA
Season 2-2015/16: RICH ARMATO
Season 1-2015: WILL McGROTTY
Season 2-2014/15: ADAM TRAVAN
