Poker Tournaments
Wednesdays from 20 May 2026 to 27 May 2026
No Limit Texas Hold’em Freezeout Tournament
Dual-session with separate prize pools and no table balancing.
6:00pm Wednesday 20 May 2026
$260 ($220 prize pool + $40 registration fee)
6:00pm Wednesday 27 May 2026
$260 ($220 prize pool + $40 registration fee)
Tournament Information: No Limit Texas Hold’em with a Big Blind Ante and 15 second shot clock. Late registration is available until the end of level 3. These are single day tournaments.
For terms and conditions and blinds schedule click here
Freezeout: No re-entries, no re-buys, no add-ons.
Prizes: The winner shall receive a cash prize, calculated at $220 for each tournament entrant, up to $2,200. Any excess cash in a table’s prize pool will be awarded as a single additional prize to that table’s winner.
Start Bank: 10,000
Blind Levels: 20 minutes
Estimated Duration: 3-4 hours.
Alternates: Allowable during the first hour of the tournament.
Registration: Seats are strictly limited, register at SkyCity Hamilton Cashiers from the Monday prior to the relevant tournament. $260 entry fee due at time of registration.
Terms & Conditions
Tournament entry is exclusive to SHOW by SkyCity card holders and Premier Rewards members.
This tournament will play 10-handed.
There are 10-minute breaks after levels 4 and 8.
There is a 30-minute scheduled SkyCare break after level 13.
Shot Clock: the shot clock will be activated on request from players after 5 seconds.
Any Alternates will be allocated to a table with an incomplete field, in the case of both tables having a full 10-player field, Alternates will be allocated to seats as they become available.
As part of the experience, customers must ensure they comply with SkyCare limits. The playing session timer starts when the customer first uses their SHOW by SkyCity or Premier Rewards card to play. The customer is required to take a continuous 30-minute break after 5 hours of play. The customer can resume playing after their 30-minute break for another 5-hour session, then will be required to take a continuous 6-hour break. The customer can play for a maximum of 36 hours per week (resetting at 7am on Mondays).
Customers may be required to complete a SkyCare Break before commencing play. A customer requiring a SkyCare Break before commencing play will not be denied entry to the tournament as long as they register and complete their SkyCare Break before the end of the allowable alternate period; they will not be blinded in. Customers without sufficient SkyCare weekly play time to complete the tournament will not be permitted to register. Please manage your time responsibly.
SkyCity is a responsible host. If you wish to discuss your gaming, please talk to a SkyCity staff member, or call the Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655. Children under the age of 14 years must not be left unattended at SkyCity.
House Rules, SkyCare Limits and Terms and Conditions apply.
Exclusive to SHOW by SkyCity card holders and Premier Rewards members.