TOURNAMENT WEEKEND KICKOFF
Chairman's Invitational
No-limit Texas Hold'em at Northern Waters Casino Resort, the Friday night that opens the tournament weekend.
In town for the golf? The poker tournament kicks off the weekend. See the golf schedule →
BUY IN & PAY OUT
$125
2X Points
All participants receive a choice of $20 Free Play or $20 Match Play.
Top four cash, places five through eight in Free Play.
Prizes based on 28 players & 20 re-buys.
BLIND STRUCTURE
Action begins at 4:00 PM. Two scheduled breaks of 14 minutes each. Re-buys available through Level 9.
TIMES | BLINDS | ANTE |
|---|---|---|
4:00 PM | 75 / 100 | 25 |
4:14 PM | 125 / 250 | 25 |
4:28 PM | 200 / 400 | 50 |
4:42 PM | 300 / 600 | 50 |
4:56 PM | BREAK · 14 MINUTES | |
|---|---|---|
5:10 PM | 400 / 800 | 75 |
5:24 PM | 600 / 1,200 | 75 |
5:38 PM | 800 / 1,600 | 100 |
5:52 PM | 1,000 / 2,000 | 100 |
6:06 PM | 1,300 / 2,600 | 125 |
6:20 PM | BREAK · 14 MINUTES | |
|---|---|---|
6:34 PM | 1,600 / 3,200 | 125 |
6:48 PM | 2,000 / 4,000 | - |
7:02 PM | 4,000 / 8,000 | - |
7:16 PM | 6,000 / 12,000 | - |
7:30 PM | 8,000 / 16,000 | - |
7:40 PM | 15,000 / 30,000 | - |
HOUSE RULES
MEMBERSHIP
Players must be a Superior Club member to enter.
FIELD SIZE
Tournament is capped at a maximum of 32 entrants.
RE-BUYS
$60 for 24,000 in tournament chips. Available through the end of Level 9 (1,300 / 2,600). Two re-buys max per person.
FREE PLAY / MATCH PLAY
The $20 Free Play or Match Play received at registration must be used the day of issuance.
REGISTRATION CUT-OFF
Registration closes at 2:30 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026, sharp.
LIVE ACTION AFTER
Cards stay in the air. No-limit live action follows the tournament for those who want to keep playing.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
A seat must be paid for to be added to the sign-up list. Limited to 32 players.
Call (906) 358-4226
Extension 7505 or 7710
Visit a Cage Cashier at Northern Waters Casino Resort to sign up and pay for your seat.
AFTER THE TOURNAMENT
No-limit live action follows the final hand, pull up a chair if you've still got cards to play.