Here is the complete information for the upcoming Hilton Super Satellites for WSOB: World Series of Blackjack™ Super Satellites at the Las Vegas Hilton What: World Series of Blackjack Super Satellite Qualifiers When: January 23 & 24, 2007 Where: Las Vegas Hilton Contact: Las Vegas Hilton Casino Marketing, 1-800-457-3307 World Series of Blackjack, together with the Las Vegas Hilton, is offering blackjack players the opportunity to win a seat in the exclusive World Series of Blackjack, where 40 players will compete for a total prize pool of $1 Million in the largest and longest running blackjack event on television. These first-ever Super Satellites will be open buy-in events, and winning players will be placed directly into the World Series of Blackjack, which is being staged at the Las Vegas Hilton January 25-31, 2007, and taped for nationwide television broadcast on GSN, the Network for Games. The WSOB Super Satellites will consist of two separate events, a $2,500 buy-in event on Tuesday and a $1,000 buy-in event on Wednesday. A combined total of up to six WSOB seats will be at stake over the two days. Players may register for both events. Onsite registration will be available the morning of the first event, however pre-registration and pre-payment of buy-in are required to guarantee each seat. Full details are as follows: January 23, 2007: Day 1 Las Vegas Hilton High Limit Baccarat Lounge Registration, check-in, and player briefing 11am, play begins at 12 noon $2,500 buy-in + $50 entry fee Participation capped at twenty-four (24) players in the event Up to four (4) World Series of Blackjack seats are at stake No Cash Prizing, WSOB Seats are the only prize Event will consist of four (4) tables, each with six (6) players per table The winning player at each of the four (4) tables will win a WSOB seat Casino / producers reserve the right to increase or decrease the number of players, tables, and WSOB seats at stake in this Super Satellite, based on number of registrations, but the ratio of six (6) players per table and one (1) WSOB seat awarded per table will remain constant January 24, 2007: Day 2 Las Vegas Hilton High Limit Baccarat Lounge Registration, check-in, and player briefing 11am, play begins at 12 noon $1,000 buy-in + $25 entry fee Participation capped at thirty-six (36) players in the event Up to two (2) World Series of Blackjack seats are at stake No Cash Prizing, WSOB Seats are the only prize Event will be broken into two Brackets of eighteen (18) players each Each Bracket will feature two (2) rounds, a First Round and a Final Table First Round will include three (3) tables of six (6) players per table The top two (2) players from each First Round table will advance to the Final Table for that respective Bracket Final Tables will include six (6) players, with the winning players winning a WSOB seat Casino / producers reserve the right to increase or decrease the number of players, tables, and WSOB seats at stake in this Super Satellite, based on number of registrations, but structure of eighteen (18) players per Bracket and one (1) WSOB seat awarded per Bracket will remain constant Registration Rules and Details Pre-registration and pre-payment of buy-in and entry fee is highly recommended Onsite registration will be available starting at 11am the day of each event, however there is no guarantee that seats will be available for players who don’t pre-register and pre-pay To pre-register and pre-pay, call Las Vegas Hilton Casino Marketing at 1-800-457-3307 and ask for World Series of Blackjack Super Satellite, promotion code ZWS2500 for the $2,500 event and ZWS1000 for the $1,000 event. Call hours are 7am-10pm PST daily. The last day for pre-registration will be Sunday January 21. Registering for both the $2,500 and $1,000 events: Players may elect to enter both events, subject to the following restrictions: Players are NOT eligible to win two (2) seats in the WSOB. In the event that a player pre-registers and pre-pays for both events, then proceeds to win a WSOB seat on Day 1 in the $2,500 event, his/her $1,000 + $25 fee for Day 2 will be refunded, and that seat vacancy will be made available to onsite registration. Seats in Super Satellites and in WSOB are not assignable or transferable in any way. Refund of Registration Fees: Saturday January 21 is the final day for refunds. In the event a player cancels his/her appearance prior to this date, he/she will be issued a full refund. After this date, no refunds will be made for any reason. If a player fails to appear for player’s briefing by 11:30am on the day of his/her event, the seat may be forfeited without refund and made available to another player. Multiple Buy-ins: In the event that a player is knocked out and does not win a WSOB seat, and wishes to buy in to an event for a second time, this opportunity may be made available, based on demand and at the full discretion of the casino/producers. Casino/producers will endeavor to make such an opportunity available, but make no guarantee. World Series of Blackjack: WSOB is a tournament which is taped for nationwide television broadcast. Each seat is 1 of a total of just 40 players in the event. Total prize pool is $1 Million with prize payouts ranging from a minimum of $1,000 for last place, to a grand prize of $500,000 for the overall champion. Seat winner must be available to remain at the Las Vegas Hilton from January 25th through 31st for the taping of the series, and must meet all eligibility requirements as set forth by producers at their final discretion. Seat winner must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older and legally eligible to participate in a gaming event. Seat winner must also promptly sign and deliver to producers all applicable contestant paperwork, including, without limitation, a Contestant Agreement and Release from Liability; and agree to participate in on-camera interviews and provide his or her biographical information for possible inclusion in the WSOB as requested by producers. Seat winner will be given complimentary hotel accommodations and daily meal stipends for duration of the taping, checking in on the 25th and checking out on the 31st. No other travel cost reimbursement or compensation will be made. Should the seat winner not be able to be present for the show taping, or be deemed ineligible to participate, the seat will be forfeited. The WSOB seat is not transferable or assignable under any circumstances. Super Satellites may be videotaped for inclusion of highlights within the WSOB TV series. All Super Satellite participants must sign a depiction release as provided by producers. In both Super Satellites and WSOB, no sponsored attire or logos of any kind will be permitted to be worn or displayed by any player in any manner. Players failing to comply will forfeit their seat.
Recent information from the Hilton is that signups have been strong, and they are planning to add more seats in the $2500 events. There may be as many as 72 seats available awarding 12 WSOB seats. I haven't heard about the expansion plans in the $1000 events, but I would think they may expand as well.
WSOB Sign-ups... When I signed-up at 3 PM Vegas time today, there were already 32 entries into the $2,500 Tourney and 25 in the $1,000 Tourney. Just to confirm what you have said Ken, they will take up to a maximum of 72 entries into the "big one" and I'm not sure about the "small one". Looking forward to competing again with many of you folks, and "Talking to the Cards" while I'm at it... Skipper The one and ONLY,:celebrate and the "Real Bad Boy of Blackjack"
Ken, I thought that it was initially limited to 4 seats out of 24 entries. Now you're talking 12 out of 72? Doesn't that reduce the EV for the event - since you have an additional 8 people in the overall prize pool? Will they still keep it 1 out of 6 at the table advance? What will be the format for the satellites? Max Bet, min bet, BR starting, BK chip, forced eliminations, etc? So many unanswered questions and yet what a turn out! Good luck to all the BJT.com members going!
Still only 40 seats... Fgk only the satellite events have been increased (from what I am reading on the posts). The number of seats for the actual show will stay at 40, so the EV will still be $25,000 per seat. The added players from any of the qualifiers will just reduce the number of invited players. I had a few players ask how the value is $25,000 per seat? The total prize pool is $1,000,000 divided by 40 players = $25,000 per seat. However each player is only guaranteed $1,000 for being on the show, but with the chance to win up to $25,000 at each of their first 2 tables and $500,000 for the finals, *Note: these prizes are for the show. Now as far as the format and rules to be used in these qualifiers I am sure they will be the regular WSOB rules: 1) Starting bankroll of $100,000. 2) $1,000 minimum up to $50,000 maximum bets. 3) Surrender. 4) Up to 3 splits (including Aces). 5) DD after splits. 6) 1 "Power Chip" 7) Number of hands (likey to be around 30) *Note: I am not sure about the use of the knockout cards in these qualifiers, I haven't hear if they will use them or not, the Hilton wasn't sure as of yesterday anyway.
I'm still confused TX. In the original announcement they claimed to have 6 seats left - 4 for the 2,500 satellite and 2 for the 1,000 satellite. If they increase the players in the 2,500 satellite from 24 to 72 in order to keep the ratio the same that means the number of seats will go from 4 to 12. That's an extra 8 entries to the WSOB As far as the format is concerned what is the "power chip" and how is it used? If you can split Aces three times can you hit after the split or DD?
You had Better Pay if You Want to PLAY!! When I signed-up personally yesterday, I received a copy of the Rules for the Satellites, and there are some variations from the "Regular WSOB Rules". I have the Rules in front of me as I type this Post, and some of the differences follow: 1. $10,000 in chips 2. $100 minimum and $5,000 maximum 3. 24 hands 4. NO Knockout Cards These are the main differences that I can see at present. Finally. If you want to have a shot at the "Big Show", my recommendation would be for anyone interested, to PAY for the Satellites, because the way things are going with the high volume of sign-ups, there probably won't be any "Invited Players" other than perhaps past Champions, etc. Obviously, I'm not the one who will be making the decision regarding "Invited Guests", but if it were me running the Satellites, I'd have as many participants as the Market allows, bringing the total number of Players , including those who qualified from the "Qualifiers" from around the country to the "40" Players needed. From a business standpoint it just makes better sense. This is a big chunk of change being generated for GSN from these Satellites, and in my very humble opinion, a very smart business move. This could end up becoming the way they qualify players from now on in future WSOB Tournaments. Think they have a winner here, business wise... Bottom line, in my opinion, is that if YOU WANT TO PLAY, YOU HAD BETTER PAY, and very soon for that matter! Like YESTERDAY!!! Good luck all, and can't wait to start "Talking to the Cards" while competing with you in less than 2 weeks... "The REAL Bad Boy of Blackjack" :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
invites FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THERE WILL BE NO INVITES-YOU HAVE TO WIN YOUR WAY THERE AND THAT IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE EXCEPT MAYBE FOR LAST YEARS WINNER AND HE CAN BUY HIS SEAT WITH HIS WINNINGS(GOOD TO BE THE KING FOR A YEAR ANYWAY WITH A CHALLENGE TO TOP THE KING)JUST A OBSERVATION GOOD LUCK TO ALL WHO CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE TOURNAMENTS TO GET TO THE WORLD SERIES OF BLACKJACK 07 IF YOU CANNOT TELL I AM ENVIOUS OF YOUR OPPORTUNITYS WHAT A DEAL FOR EVERYBODY AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL SEE YOU ON THE TUBE:celebrate :celebrate
Thanks Skipper, it looks like they just cut the qualifiers starting bank roll and betting limits by 10 times that of the actual WSOB show limits. Twenty-four hands is good, (I'd prefer 30, but). As far as the knockout cards I am glad you let us know, I never could find out from anyone at the Hilton about them. I did hear that they were using the "Power Chips"! Good Luck to all that play in these qualifiers.
how many decks? how many decks are the super satellites? single? double? etc etc? i may be a lurker, but i have my reservation and plane ticket in hand. good times to come!
I haven't heard, but I would assume that the games will use 6 decks. All Hilton and WSOB tournaments so far have been 6 deck games.
