Blackjack Insider Newsletter, Oct. 2003, #45

The upcoming major blackjack tournaments are listed below.

Note: Invitational tournaments require an invite from the sponsoring casino. However, check with the tournament coordinator if you could still enter. The amount listed for each tournament (if available) is the total amount of prizes to be given away. Some tournaments require an entry fee, which usually includes a free or discounted room and banquet. Schedules sometimes change. Call the tournament sponsor for details.

Oct. 24, Caesars Palace, $100,000, 1-877-273-8368 (invitational)

Nov. 6-8, Las Vegas Hilton, $57,500, 1-800457-3307

Nov. 7-10, Riviera, $10,000, 1-800-634-3420 (invitational)

Nov. 30-Dec 1, Bally's, $100,000, 1-800-456-0711 (invitational)

Oct. 26-27, Pepermill, West Wendover, NV, $16,000, 1-800-648-9660

Nov. 2-4, Edgewater, Laughlin,NV, $20,000, 1-800-972-7222

Nov. 7-9, Cactus Pete, Jackpot, NV, $50,000, 1-800-821-1103 (invitational)

Oct. 25, Ameristar, St. Charles, MO, $10,000, 1-800-325-7777

Nov. 7-9, Kewadin, Manistique, MI, $5,000, 1-800-539-2346

Nov. 9, Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, $11,000, 1-800-472-6321

Nov. 14, Shooting Star, Mahnomen, MN, $11,000, 1-800-453-7827

Oct. 10-11, Caesars, Atlantic City, NJ, $100,000, 1-800-223-7277 (invitational)

Sept. 19-20, Bally's, Robinsonville, MS, $125,000, 1-800-382 -2559

Nov. 28-30, Sam's Town, Robinsonville, MS, $20,000, 1-800-456-0711 (invitational)

Oct. 27, Casino de Montreal, Montreal, Canada, $52,000, 1-800-665-2274

Nov. 14, Casino Niagara, Niagara Falls, Ontario, $20,000. 1-888-698-3888