The structure
Fifteen thousand chips, twenty-minute levels, one optional rebuy through level six. It's a structure built to reward patience — the early levels are cheap, so the poker is real. Our championship nights run this format every Thursday, with the season leaderboard tracking every result.
The clock
Nothing kills a tournament like arguing about time. Ours is displayed on every screen — current level, next break, players remaining. When the clock is visible, the game gets to be the game.
"When the clock is visible, the game gets to be the game."
The dealers
Every dealer in the room is certified and rotated on the half-hour. They control the pace, protect the muck and — quietly — shepherd new players through the rough edges of their first live tournament.
The final table
Down to nine, the feature lights come on and the table is filmed for our members' channel on a delay. It's theatre, but earned theatre — and the rail gets a show worth staying for.
Key takeaways
- 15K starting stack, 20-minute levels
- One optional rebuy through level six
- Season leaderboard tracks every week
- Free learn-to-play at 5pm Thursdays
Between hands
The card-room kitchen menu runs all night — proper food at the table, served between hands. Add table-side drinks service and the evening never has to leave the felt.
New to the room?
Arrive at 5pm for the free learn-to-play session, read our dress-code guide, and register online — seats close at 6pm sharp.
Written by
Danny Reyes
Tournament Director
Danny runs Coral Cove's Thursday championship series and designed its deep-stack structure.