Canadian Poker Tournaments
Canadian poker tournaments generate high tension and huge wins that spark the most interest in the game. And while poker tournaments draw fans from all over the world, there are few that are as successful than the Canadians.
There are many Canadian casinos that regularly host poker tournaments throughout the year. Whether it is a local tournament or an event on the Canadian Poker Tour in Ontario or Alberta, there is always some poker games to be found. Check out our list of some of the bigger poker events going off across Canada (both online and in real life) and some popular Canadian casinos that offer poker tournaments throughout the year:
Canadian Poker Tour (CPT)
Similar to the World Poker Tour, the Canadian Poker Tour is a yearly event where casinos across Canada host poker tournaments each month. Sometimes, popular online poker rooms, such as PartyPoker, will offer players the chance to win Canadian Poker Tour packages.
The Big Slick Poker Tour
The Big Slick is a well-known online poker name. This Poker Tour travels around Canada offering ten sessions of free Texas Hold’em poker throughout the year with each session ending in a poker championship. The purpose of this tour is to offer players across Canada to have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the game and network with other Canadian poker fans.
PokerStars World Cup of Poker – Team Canada
Each year, PokerStars hosts the World Cup of Poker in which a number of different nations are represented by teams of skilled poker players. It is divided up into three stages: the first two play out online and the third is a live final. You can compete to be a part of Team Canada by getting to PokerStars and registering for the qualifying round.
Full Tilt – Canada Cup
Full Tilt is known for the Canada Cup in which players from across the country can compete for a chance to represent their province in the Canada Cup poker tournament. For more details on this tournament and any upcoming dates, check out Full Tilt’s online website.
OLG Casino
With multiple locations throughout Ontario, the OLG Casinos offer an extensive list of tournaments throughout the year. Please visit their online website for more details.
Fallsview Casino Resort
Fallsview Casino Resort houses the most popular poker rooms in Ontario. It is also home to the Fallsview Poker Classic that has become a popular annual poker event in Ontario.
Cash Casino
Cash Casino is located in Calgary, Alberta and offers a nice list of live tournaments each month. We recommend you check it out next time you are in Alberta.
Casino de Montreal
Casino de Montreal is the largest casino in Canada and the second largest casino in the world. You will find that this casino will regularly offer Texas Hold’em tournaments for poker players. If you are ever visiting Montreal, we recommend visiting the Casino de Montreal as it is truly a one of a kind casino. For more details on tournaments, please visit their online website.
Casino Regina
Casino Regina is located in Saskatchewan. This casino not only hosts a regular schedule of tournaments, but is also home to The Station Poker Classic, The Diamond Poker Classic, and The Harvest Poker Classic.
Club Regent Casino
Club Regent Casino is located in Winnipeg and offers regular Texas Hold’em and Omaha poker tournaments for all poker players. Fore more details, please check out their online website.
Casino Nova Scotia
Casino Nova Scotia offers a full list of Texas Hold’em tournaments each month. For more details, please visit their online website.