Choctaw Casino Poker Series

The Card Player Poker Tour has rolled into the beautiful Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma for a 62-event series that culminates with a $1 million guaranteed main event.

This is the fifth time that the CPPT has made an appearance at Choctaw Casino, which is a little more than an hour away from the Dallas metropolitan area and home to some of the best poker action in the country. The games officially began on April 5 and wrap up with the live-streamed final table of the main event on April 22.

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A huge turnout is likely, as evidenced by the $1 million main event guarantee. In addition, there are plenty of other preliminary events remaining on the schedule.

There is plenty of cash up for grabs on April 13 and 14 for the $200+$40 multi cash no-limit hold’em event with a $200,000 guarantee.

Other events on the schedule include pot-limit Omaha, H.O.R.S.E., 2-7 triple draw, badugi and variations on no-limit hold’em like seniors, ladies, turbo, win-the-button, six-max, congress, team and bounty tournaments.

“There really is a game for everyone at this tournament, with varying buy-ins and events offered throughout the 17-day series,” said Barnes. “It’s no surprise that the most anticipated event is the main event with a million dollars up for grabs.”

The $1,000+$100 main event features two starting flights, beginning noon on April 20 and 21. Players will begin with 20,000 in starting chips and enjoy generous 40-minute blind levels. Any player who is eliminated before registration closes may re-enter.
Of course, with a hefty $1 million guarantee, a large field is needed to avoid an overlay, which is why Choctaw has packed the schedule chock-full of super and mega satellites. Players can win their main event seat for as little as $50+$15.

Click here for a full look at the series, and click on each individual event to view the structure and starting stack.

About Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant

Inside the casino, patrons are treated to an exceptional gaming experience with more than 4,000 slot machines, and table games including three card poker, black jack, let it ride, ultimate Texas hold’em, pai gow, mini baccarat, roulette and craps.

The action heats up daily and nightly in the poker room, a 30-table private lounge located on its own exclusive floor away from the hustle and bustle of the main casino. The room includes its own dedicated staff and guest services agents who work to ensure an enjoyable experience for all players. And now, if you play in the poker room for more than five hours, you’ll earn a free buffet, or a $10 food comp to one of Choctaw’s restaurants.

Where To Stay, Play and Eat

Choctaw Casino & Resort provides guests with an array of amenities including five lodging options, a world-class spa, retail shops, Oasis pool area with food and beverage service, and multiple dining options.

To stay, guests can choose from the Choctaw Grand Tower, Spa Tower, the Choctaw Inn, the Choctaw Lodge or the Choctaw RV Park. The Grand Tower and Spa Tower capture all the excitement and entertainment closest to the casino floor with luxuriously appointed rooms and suites. Guests have access to the pools, business center and fitness and wellness center, free in-room Wi-Fi and in-room coffee service. The Choctaw Inn offers an inviting, cozy environment with access to all of the casino’s amenities.

The Choctaw Lodge is just a short shuttle ride down the road and offers 24-hour front desk service, business services and a complimentary breakfast buffet. Guests traveling with pets will also find animal-friendly amenities at the Choctaw Lodge. Guests who prefer their own accommodations can opt to stay at the Choctaw RV Park, a Kampgrounds of America (KOA) park near the casino. Each RV location includes a covered table and grill, nearby gathering spaces, a pool, shows and beverage center.

When it’s time to get away from the glare of the casino lights, Choctaw Casino & Resort proudly offers The District, a family-friendly entertainment facility that features a four-auditorium movie theater, a sports bar and food court, a 3,600-sq. ft. arcade, and a 20-lane bowling center. The property also features the Grand Theater, which this year will play host to acts such as Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Foreigner, Huey Lewis and the News, Gabriel Iglesias, Big & Rich, Sugarland, Kenny Loggins, Miranda Lambert and many more.

After working up an appetite, Choctaw has some of the best dining options in the region with 1832 Steakhouse, Bamboo Noodle Bar, Gilley’s, Brews. Brats. Bologna., and Butterfields Buffet. Those looking for more casual fare will enjoy favorites like Papa John’s Pizza, Jackpot Java, Smashburger, and Subway.

For more information on the upcoming event, visit the Card Player Poker Tour homepage. Hotel rates for players start at just $79. Click here to book your room today. ♠

The 2020 World Series of Poker Circuit Choctaw $1,700 no-limit hold’em main event attracted a field of 1,065 total entries, creating a final prize pool of $1,613,475. In the end the lion’s share of that money was awarded to Dustin Schoonover, the 38-year-old President and CEO of Schoonover Oil. He had made his way to Choctaw to play cash games during the busy tournament series, and decided to take a shot at the main event.

“I didn’t start till, hell, 10th round our something. I came up here to play cash,” said Schoonover after it was all over. He wasn’t clear about exaclt how much money he had won as the champion, telling WSOP reporters that he was more focused on eearning the title and the ring. When they relayed to him that he had earned more than a quarter of a million dollars, he did share what he might use the money for. “Man, I got a 13-year-old girl. We’re gonna send her to college wherever she wants to go. She’ll go to college and me and my wife will go on vacation.”

The final day of this event began with 18 players remaining. Brant Jolly was the chip leader, with Montana Bills and Schoonover as the next largest stacks. He survived to the last nine, entering the final table in sixth chip position after all-time WSOPC ring leader Maurice Hawkins was eliminated in 10th place ($22,519)).

Trung Pham was the first casualty at the final table. He lost a preflop race with pocket tens up against the ace-king suited of John Skrovan. A king on the river sent Pham to the rail in ninth place with $28,034 for his deep run. 2014 Card Player Poker Tour Choctaw main event winner Austin Lewis was the next to go. He ran AJ into the AK of Mark Newton and failed to improve, earning $35,233 as the eighth-place finisher.

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Montana Bills got the last of his chips in with pocket sixes, only to get called by the ace-king of Newton. A king on the turn gave Newton the lead, which he never relinquished. Bills was awarded $44,699 as the seventh-place finisher.

Brant Jolly took the chip lead by knocking out Allen Brivic, with his pocket queens making the top end of a straight while Brivic had made the low end with pocket sevens. Brivic finished in sixth place, earning $57,239 for his largest career score.

Chris Staats’ run in this event came to an end when his king-queen failed to outrun the pocket three of John Skrovan in a preflop showdown. Staats picked up a straight draw to go along with his overcards but failed to improve any further. He cashed for $73,976 as the fifth-place finisher.

Skrovan continued to build by knocking out Mark Newton in fourth place. The two got all of their chips in the middle preflop, with Newton holding 99 up against the AA of Skrovan. Newton was drawing dead by the turn, with Skrovan having flopped top set. Newton earned $96,485 for his strong showing in this event.

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With that Skrovan took 21,950,000 into three-handed play, with Schoonover’s 6,000,000 being the next largest stack. It didn’t take long for a big confrontation to arise. Schoonover shoved from the small blind with 85 and Brant Jolly made the call with Q10. Jolly flopped two pair, but Schoonover rivered a straight to earn his first knockout of the day. Jolly received $126,988 as the third-place finisher.

Skrovan started with roughly a 3.5:1 chip lead over Schoonover, but a quick double up saw the margin narrowed considerably. He took the lead outright after getting all-in with a pair and a straight draw against Skrovan’s top pair. Schoonover made his straight on the river to take more than a 5:1 lead over his own.

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Not long after that Skrovan raised from the button to 900,000 with 53 and Schoonover called holding QJ. The flop came down QJ4 and Schoonover checked his top two pair. Skrovan shoved and was quickly called. The 7 gave Skorvan some hope with an inside straight draw, but the K on the river secured the pot and the title for Schoonover. Skovan took home $168,642 as the runner-up.

Here is a look at the payouts and POY points awarded at the final table: