TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
This is the structure Eastern Poker, LLC recommends all charities to use in order for players to enjoy fair, uniform, and quality tournaments. The charities have the right to modify or change structure if they deem necessary and will post any changes on location, on website, or in advertisements.
Single Table Satellite Tournaments
Usually charities will host satellite tournaments before the main event starts. These are an inexpensive way for players to get into the main tournament at a fraction of the cost. Any seats won in these tournaments have no cash value, are non-transferable, and must be used the same night of the event. Prices of satellites range from $15 - $25 and are posted on site and advertised in advance.
Once a group of 10 players sign-up for the satellite game, the single table tournament begins. The top 2 players per table will advance to the evening's main event. Players begin tournament with 2,000 chips. Turbo Satellites begin with 1,500 chips.
Multi-Table Tournament
Usually called the "Main Event" for the evening. Typically there is a turnout of 80-150 players who will all play for a 70% payout to roughly the top 10% of the field.
They are typically a "freeze-out" format, which means there are no re-buys or add-ons during play. The 30% proceeds go towards supporting some great non-profit organizations. All prizes are to be paid according to MA State Law and players are responsible to pay any taxes associated with their prize.
Here is the Pay-out table charities use as a guideline when creating prize pay-out structures:
| Number of Players | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30 | 31-40 | 41-60 | 61-90 | 91-120 | 121-150 | |
| 1 | 48.00% | 40.00% | 33.00% | 29.40% | 26.95% | 25.00% |
| 2 | 32.00% | 28.00% | 23.00% | 19.90% | 18.25% | 17.50% |
| 3 | 20.00% | 18.00% | 16.00% | 13.00% | 11.95% | 11.00% |
| 4 | 14.00% | 12.00% | 10.40% | 9.55% | 9.35% | |
| 5 | 9.00% | 7.80% | 7.15% | 6.80% | ||
| 6 | 7.00% | 6.00% | 5.50% | 5.20% | ||
| 7 | 5.00% | 4.65% | 4.10% | |||
| 8 | 4.50% | 4.15% | 3.50% | |||
| 9 | 4.00% | 3.60% | 3.00% | |||
| 10 | 2.75% | 2.60% | ||||
| 11 | 2.75% | 2.60% | ||||
| 12 | 2.75% | 2.60% | ||||
| 13 | 2.25% | |||||
| 14 | 2.25% | |||||
| 15 | 2.25% | |||||
EPT typical minimum prize will be at least twice the entry fee. One prize awarded per ten entries unless otherwise noted. EPT reserves the right to modify the above structures to meet these parameters, through rounding, or reduction in total prize places within reason.
Blind Structure
Blind structure for tournaments are always carefully created to allow for better play and ideal starting stacks. Charities are given recommendations on a per event basis and blind structures are always available for review in person and always posted on a screen during the tournament.
