After eight months of anticipation and 37 preliminary tournaments in the 2nd Annual College Poker Championship™ (http://www.collegepokerchampionship.com), qualified students will have the opportunity to go head-to-head in this Sunday’s Semifinal Tournament (4pm EST) and earn a highly-coveted seat at the final table. Only the top 20 percent will advance to the final game on the 22nd and the chance to take home a significant portion of the $135,000 prize pool.
To date, more than 25,000 registered participants from 2,400 schools in 55 countries have competed. In addition to vying for a chance at the title of the official 2005 College Poker Championship winner, students also accrue points for their school in the rivalry competition. At the conclusion of the tournament, the college or university with the highest point total will be named the official 2005 College Poker Champion.
The final is scheduled for May the 22th, where the winner will take away a 41,000 academic scholarship.