Tournament

$550 No Limit Hold’em Freezeout Tournament

Event time: 12:30 PM

Saturday, November 22, 2025

$550.00 ($500 prize pool + $50 registration fee)

Tournament Information

No-Limit Texas Hold’em with big blind ante and 30 second shot clock. Late registration available until the end of the SkyCare break after level 6. This is a multi-day tournament.

Freezeout: No re-entries, no re-buys, no add-ons.
Shot Clock: Players have 30 seconds to act before their hand is folded.
Prizes: Cash*
Start Bank: 30,000
Blind Levels: 30 minutes
Estimated Duration: 12-14 hours (8 hours maximum per day). Day 1 (22 November) and Day 2 (23 November) will begin at 12.30pm and will play up to 8 hours each day (including breaks). Levels 1-24 will be played on Day 1. Day 2 will start from level 15 and will play until completion.

Registration
Seats are limited. Visit the SkyCity Auckland Poker Room on the day.
If you are new to the Poker Room or have any questions, please email poker@skycity.co.nz

Tournament Details

Terms & Conditions

*The cash prize is determined by the actual number of participants and prize pool contributions received.

Tournaments are exclusive to SHOW by SkyCity and Premier Rewards card holders. Sign up here for free.

This tournament will play 9-handed.
There are 10 minute breaks after levels 3, 10 and 26.
There are 40 minute SkyCare breaks after levels 6 and 22.

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 late registration and 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.

House Rules, SkyCare Limits and Terms and Conditions apply.

R20 Game Responsibly.
SkyCity is a responsible host. If you wish to discuss your Gaming, please talk to a SkyCity staff member or call the Gaming Helpline on 0800 654 655. Children under the age of 14 years must not be left alone at SkyCity.