Midnight Express. Every night at Midnight!

NL Texas Hold'em Tournament

Q: What is the buy-in?

A: Buy-in is $20

Q: How many rebuys?

A: There are 2 Rebuys (optional) allowed when at 5000 chips or less. Rebuy cost is $20.

Q: Are there any Add-ons?

A: There are no Add-ons allowed for this tournament.

Q: What is the starting stack?

A: 10000 chips.

Q: How long are the blind rounds?

A: Blinds are 10min long hence "Midnight Express"

Q: How many players typically in this tournament?

A: We're still building a following, but for the first month it's been between 9 and 20 most nights.

Q: Is there a guaranteed prize pool?

A: No, there is no guaranteed prize pool.

Q: How do I register?

A: You need to be present at the club and pay your tournament buy-in at the front desk. There is no advanced/phone registration available.

Q: How late can I register

A: We accept late registrations up until the end of the first break which is after 4 rounds of play (10min each). So you can still register about 50 minutes after the start of the tournament.

Q: If I am late how many chips do I get?

A: You will receive a stack which has been blinded down. Depending on when you arrive, from 100-600 chips will be blinded off. For example, if you arrive only a few minutes late, you will likely receive a full stack. If you arrive at the last minute, and register during break, your stack will have 600 chips blinded off.

Q: What percentage of the field do you pay?

A: We pay approximately 10-15% of the field.

Q: Do you withhold any money from prize pool (rake)?

A: Absolutely not, 100% of the buy-ins/prize money go back to winning players, this is an Oregon Law.

Q: How much is first place?

A: First place is typically 42% of the total prize pool.

Q: How long does the tournament last?

A: This tournament will be over no later than 3am. Typically it finishes around 2.

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