One of the many reasons why poker tournaments are so endearing to the general public is because anybody, regardless of skill level, can be a part of it. You can’t walk onto the court with Kobe, or line up along side Peyton, but as long as you can come up with the buy-in, you can sit down with the likes of Hellmuth, Negreanu and Ivey.
Of course, a $15,000 buy-in can be a daunting expense for anybody, especially in these economically-harsh times. That’s why the Bellagio has been hard at work, running satellites non stop so that players can compete with the pros for as little as $1,500. In addition, if you’re willing to play a satellite to win your way into a satellite, you can get in for the meager cost of $350.
The WPT Doyle Brunson Classic Championship begins this Saturday, Dec. 13 and is projected to award over $10 million to its various winners. Luckily, the Bellagio will be offering players a chance to win their way into not only the main event, but to the last $5,000 preliminary event as well.
Here is the remaining satellite schedule:
Super Satellites
| Dec. 10 | 1 p.m. | $1,500+$90 |
| Dec. 10 | 10 p.m | $1,500+$90 |
| Dec. 11 | 10 p.m | $1,500+$90 |
| Dec. 12 | 1 p.m. | $1,500+$90 |
| Dec. 12 | 10 p.m. | $1,500+$90 |
| Dec. 13 | 10 p.m. | $1,500+$90 |
Single Table Satellites
| Buy-In | Number of Winners | Starting Chips | Levels | Winners Receive |
| $350 | 2 | 3,000 | 15 min. | $1,590 entry + $80 cash |
| $540 | 1 | 5,000 | 15 min. | $5,180 entry + $60 |
| $1,800 | 2 | 15,000 | 20 min. | 1st place – $15,400 + $300 cash |
| $3,000 | 2 | 15,000 | 20 min. | 1st place – $25,500 entry + $200 cash |
