League Information Basics
League Time Frame
Players participate for a set period of time depending on the specific
promotion. For example, the winter 2007 WSOP league runs 12
weeks. However, some of our contests have been as short as 4 weeks
(Summer Poker Challenge '06).
Grand
Prizes - Entry to WSOP Events, WPT Events
The Dakota Poker League routinely
awards the absolute
best prize packages of
any poker league in the country. There are typically 3 to 4 major
contests each year with different prize packages to mix things up.
Scoring
Players earn points in weekly tournaments
by placing in the top 30% (each location has their own leaderboard).
At the end of the promotion, the top XX% players from each location will advance to the
playoffs. The qualifying percentage depends on the contest.
Usually it is set at 20%. An attendance bonus system rewards players just for showing up to encourage regular
participation. Scores are entered to the website standings.
Setup /
Supplies
Participating establishments must use Dakota Poker League branded
league CHIPS, which are provided at no cost. Optional tables can be purchased,
we offer
wholesale rates to help our clients get started inexpensively.
Rules
Detailed rules will be provided. Starting chip
count, blind schedule, etc will be set by the league officials and
must be followed at
all locations for consistency and to keep the games fair.
Dealers
Players deal themselves. Keep in mind
this is FREE poker!
Advertisement
Posters are provided. The league
advertises the 3-4 times per year on various radio stations in North
Dakota to help kickoff new contests. However, additional
advertisement is highly recommended to maximize potential.
Cost - The Best Part!
Please inquire with
info@dakotapokerleague.com
and a representative will contact you with full details.
We offer one LOW FLAT monthly rate for
participating in all of our promotions. We will also keep to our
commitment of adding more prize value AND lowering rates as our network of
bars grows.
Social Game
- Make It Fun!
The key to maximizing sales is to encourage
the games to be fun. Break the ice with small
prizes for first out, best hand, etc. Have a door prize to give
out later in the night to reward customers for sticking around.
Offer side games (prizes only!) to give losers an opportunity to play
more.
FREE
Poker - Legal?
As long as players do not have to pay anything to play, this type of
promotion is NOT considered gambling in the state of North Dakota.
Summary:
Sponsoring the Dakota Poker League in your venue is very reasonable
considering the costs. We will continue to strive to be
your long-term partner in providing the absolute best Texas Holdem
promotions possible.
The magnitude of the Grand Prize(s) is the key and will draw a lot of
interest from players. The
league model promotes weekly participation, which is important. Promote your product, provide good service and you
should see a nice return on investment. We will help you every step
of the way.
*We can
have your league up and running in 2-3 weeks if you're ready to go.
We recommend lead time
for preparation and advertisement of 3-6 weeks.
