Inaugural ONCOOP Main Event Kicks Off Today
The newly founded Ontario Championship of Online Poker (ONCOOP) has certainly been a success up to this point, handing out over $2,000,000 in prize money and now draws to a conclusion with Event 61-H: $500 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event-High]. Cards hit the felt sharply today at 5:05 p.m. ET, Sunday 16th October for the first of this two day event.
Likely to be among the entrants is Team PokerStars Pro Arlie "Prince Pablo" Shaban, who has already bagged an incredible five ONCOOP titles, as well as Timothy "TruthBeTold7" Rutherford, an online crusher who earlier this month banked an impressive $31,474.57 for coming out on top in Event 14-H: $2,000 NLHE [8-Max, Super Tuesday-High Roller].
Those who pony up the $500 entry fee will start play with 100,000 in chips and a slow blind structure consisting of 20-minute levels. Players are allowed up to five re-entries during the lengthy 5 hour and 40 minute late registration period. Once late registration closes, Day 1 will continue until the money bubble bursts, with the survivors returning tomorrow, October 17th at 7:05 p.m. ET to play down to a winner.
Make sure to stay tuned as the PokerNews live reporting team continues to provide updates of this tournament until the first ever ONCOOP Main Event champion is crowned.