$100,000 Blackjack Tournament - Westgate Las Vegas

This is one of three Blackjack tournaments of this size 
being held during 2009.

Qualify by receiving a suited blackjack in live play (with 
a $10 or more bet) anytime from 05/26/09 to about 10/12/09.

Rooms are comped only if you have a record of sufficient 
play. Otherwise, they are about $55 per night for the 
tournament players.

Their May, 2009 tournament had about 600 to 700 players. 
They can handle about 1,000 players if that many register.
When this event was held twice per year they had about 750 
to 800 players. 

There are 6 rounds including the final table.

Based on their past tournaments:
Min. bet = $100, Max. bet = $2,500
Generally, 2 advance from each table. If needed, 3 will 
advance in 1 or 2 rounds to make the numbers work. 
Standard Hilton shoe game rules. H17, BJ pays 3:2

Many "wild cards" drawn for each round including one for 
the final table.

A "Mulligan" will be offered for a price of $100. This 
gives you the right to change your last card dealt on a 
hand (even if the card busted your hand) or change either 
of the first 2 cards dealt to you before you take a hit. 
You can only use the "Mulligan" once in each round you 
play. If you want a "Mulligan" you must purchase it at the 
cage before you sit down to play. You cannot purchase it 
at the table.

The 15 non advancing players from the semi-final tables 
receive $1,000. Also, they usually have misc. drawings for 
cash prizes from $200 to $500 if you bought a Mulligan.

Although the prize pool is not guaranteed, historically 
they have paid the full amount. However, if attendance is 
unusually low, they may reduce the prize pool. 

All prizes listed are copied from their May, 2009 
tournament. They will probably remain the same 
but nothing is for sure.