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Here’s a short list of upcoming major blackjack tournaments, from June 1st to July 31st, 2005.

June 7-10, 2005: Reno, NV Horizon Casino

$150K Blackjack Competition

$1000 Entry Fee, $150K Prize pool, with $100K first place.

Phone: 800-683-8087

June 11, 2005: Baraboo, WI Ho Chunk Casino

High Noon Pitch Blackjack Tournament

$40 Entry Fee, $10K Prize pool with $4000 first place.

Phone: 800-746-2486 ext 2505

June 16-17, 2005: Las Vegas, NV New Frontier Casino

CANCELLED

June 16, 2005: Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Fallsview Casino

Masters of Blackjack Qualifier

$200 Entry Fee, First Place $15,000.

Phone: 888-325-5783

June 18, 2005: Mayetta, KS Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino

Double Deck Tournament Series

Entry Fee $100, Prize Pool $13,500.

Phone: 800-427-7247

June 26, 2005: Elizabeth, IN Caesars Indiana

Shufflin’ into Summer Blackjack Tournament

Entry Fee $100, Total Prize Pool $27,000.

$20,000 First Place.

Maximum 270 players.

Accumulation format to determine 7 finalists.

Phone: 877-367-3767

July 8-10, 2005: Robinsonville, MS Bally’s Tunica

CANCELLED. No future events are planned at this time.

July 16, 2005: Gary, IN Majestic Star

$60K Blackjack Series

Entry Fee $60, Reentry $30.

$10,000 Prize pool with $5000 first place.

Phone: 888-225-8259

July 16, 2005: Mayetta, KS Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino

Double Deck Tournament Series

Entry Fee $100, Prize Pool $13,500.

Phone: 800-427-7247