Los Angeles, CA (February 27, 2020) – WPTDeepStacks™ today announced a partnership renewal with Thunder Valley Resort in Lincoln, CA to be the home of the annual WPTDeepStacks Championship. Thunder Valley will host the event from April 4-7, and again in Season XIX (March 2021), and Season XX (April 2022).
In addition to the WPTDeepStacks Championship events, Thunder Valley will be the home to WPTDeepStacks Thunder Valley in November 2020 and November 2021, respectively.
The Season XVIII WPTDeepStacks Championship features a $2,500 buy-in and a $1 million guarantee. 19 players will qualify for this event via the $3,000 WPTDeepStacks Championship package awarded to WPTDeepStacks North America champions.
Upcoming events for players to win their seat into the Season XVIII WPTDeepStacks Championship include WPTDeepStacks Maryland (March 20-23) at Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel and WPTDeepStacks Jacksonville (March 27-30) at bestbet Jacksonville.
“We are looking forward to the return of the WPTDeepStacks Championship at Thunder Valley Casino Resort,” said Ben Erwin, Poker Director at Thunder Valley Resort. “The new Poker Room, built in 2018, provides an optimal playing environment that is perfectly suited for an event of this magnitude. We welcome players from all over the county and beyond to join us for the $1 million guaranteed WPTDeepStacks Championship.”
“Thunder Valley Resort is one of the top poker destinations in the world, and is an ideal home for the WPTDeepStacks Championship,” said Cathy Zhao, Director, WPTDeepStacks. “WPTDeepStacks is thrilled it has extended its partnership with Thunder Valley Resort and sends a warm invitation for players to join us on April 4 to crown our newest champion.”
Among the players to book their seat to the WPTDeepStacks Championship event this season include WPT Player of the Year Faraz Jaka (WPTDeepStacks Blackhawk), Justin Liberto (WPTDeepStacks Maryland), and Jack Salter (WPTDeepStacks Montreal).
Additional WPTDeepStacks events in Season XVIII following the WPTDeepStacks Championship include WPTDeepStacks Pittsburgh (April 16-20) at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and WPTDeepStacks Big Stax (May 15-18) at Parx Casino. The full WPTDeepStacks schedule can be found here.
All events, including the WPTDeepStacks Championship, are eligible for points in the WPTDeepStacks Player of the Year race. The winner of the WPTDeepStacks Player of the Year race will win a $10,000 WPT® Passport. The winner will be formally crowned at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas during the World Poker Tour® televised final tables.
For more information, including World Poker Tour event schedules and the tour’s latest news, visit WPT.com.
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About Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Thunder Valley Casino Resort has been in the elite ranks of AAA Four Diamond award-winning resort destinations since 2011. Located 30 miles east of Sacramento, Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers 270,000 square feet of gaming space – including 3,500 slot and video machines, 100 table games, a live poker room with space for tournaments of up to 500 players, and a Bingo Room with a capacity of up to 800 players.
Thunder Valley has 18 restaurants and bars, including High Steaks Steakhouse, Red Lantern and a 500-seat Buffet as well as Illusions, Lobby Bar, Thunder Bar and High Steaks Bar. Thunder Valley Casino Resort is also home to a luxury, 17-story hotel with 408 rooms, including 40 suites and an expansive outdoor pool complete with private cabanas and Coconut, a poolside bar.
The Spa at Thunder Valley features a full menu of services and specials designed to offer a one-of-a-kind, Four-Diamond resort getaway. The Spa provides an uplifting and restorative experience through a variety of body massages, facial treatments, and more.
Additionally, Thunder Valley has a 3,700-space parking structure that leads guests directly into the casino and hotel. For more information on upcoming promotions, entertainment and ticket sales, or to make a reservation at Thunder Valley’s AAA Four Diamond resort, visit www. thundervalleyresort.com.
The United Auburn Indian Community opened Thunder Valley in June 2003.
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