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Social Tournament Poker at The Velvet Felt

Join our dealer-dealt Texas Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments in a premium card room setting. All play uses social tournament chips and pointsβ€”no real cash involved.

  • Structured tournaments with professional dealers
  • Social chip stacks and blind levels mirror professional play
  • Earn points toward the championship leaderboard
Premium poker table with gold-accented chips in a dark luxury card room
The Format

How Social Tournaments Work

Social Chips, Real Competition

Every tournament uses social chips with no monetary value. You start with a set chip stack and play to outlast the field.

  • Chip stacks are allocated per buy-in level
  • Blind levels increase on a schedule
  • No real cash exchanged at any point

Leaderboard Points

Finish in the top positions to earn points toward our championship leaderboard. Points accumulate across tournaments.

  • Points awarded based on finishing position
  • Leaderboard resets each season
  • Top players earn exclusive rewards

Dealer-Dealt Fairness

Professional dealers manage every hand, ensuring fair play and a premium experience.

  • Trained dealers for all tournaments
  • Standard poker rules apply
  • No self-dealt games
Weekly Lineup

Tournament Schedule

We run regular tournaments throughout the week. Filter by type to find your preferred format. Registration opens 30 minutes before start.

Day Time Tournament Buy-In Chips Starting Stack Blind Levels Register
Monday 6:30 PM Beginner Hold'em 5,000 5,000 20 min Register
Tuesday 7:00 PM Deepstack Hold'em 10,000 10,000 30 min Register
Thursday 8:00 PM Turbo Hold'em 7,500 7,500 15 min Register
Saturday 7:30 PM High Roller Omaha 25,000 25,000 40 min Register
Sunday 2:00 PM Afternoon Beginner 5,000 5,000 20 min Register
Choose Your Stack

Buy-In Structures

Beginner Buy-In

Perfect for new players. Includes a modest chip stack and a relaxed blind structure.

  • Starting stack: 5,000 chips
  • Blind levels: 20 minutes
  • Points: 10 for participation
Register

Deepstack Buy-In

For players who enjoy deeper stacks and more play. Larger starting stack and longer levels.

  • Starting stack: 10,000 chips
  • Blind levels: 30 minutes
  • Points: 20 for participation
Register
Structure

Blind Levels and Structure

Blind levels increase at set intervals to ensure tournaments finish on time. Here's a typical structure:

Level Small Blind Big Blind Ante Duration
1 25 50 β€” 20 min
2 50 100 β€” 20 min
3 75 150 β€” 20 min
4 100 200 25 20 min
5 150 300 50 20 min
6 200 400 50 20 min

Beginner: 20-minute levels Β· Deepstack: 30-minute levels Β· High Roller: 40-minute levels Β· Turbo: 15-minute levels

Championship Path

Leaderboard Points System

Earning Points

Points are awarded based on finishing position in each tournament. The deeper you go, the more points you earn.

  • 1st place: 100 points
  • 2nd place: 70 points
  • 3rd place: 50 points
  • Participation: 10 points

Championship Leaderboard

Points accumulate over a 3-month season. The top 10 players at season end receive exclusive rewards and recognition.

  • Season length: 3 months
  • Top 10 rewarded
  • Leaderboard displayed in card room
Season Leaderboard Current Season
  1. 1 A. Chen 1,240 pts
  2. 2 M. Okafor 1,105 pts
  3. 3 S. Patel 980 pts
  4. 4 J. Whitfield 870 pts
  5. 5 L. Nguyen 760 pts
Reserve Your Seat

Registration and Seat Availability

Register online to secure your seat. We'll confirm your registration and provide details on arrival.

House Standards

Tournament Rules and Etiquette

Fair Play

All tournaments follow standard poker rules with professional dealers ensuring integrity.

  • Standard Texas Hold'em and Omaha rules
  • Dealer decisions final
  • No collusion or cheating

Conduct

Respectful behavior is required at all times. Abusive language or actions will result in removal.

  • No abusive language
  • Respect dealers and players
  • No disruptive behavior

Dress Code

Smart casual attire is recommended. No offensive clothing.

  • Smart casual
  • No offensive graphics
Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about our social tournaments.

Ready to Play?

Join the Next Tournament

Secure your seat today and experience the thrill of social tournament poker at The Velvet Felt & Grill.

  • Register online in minutes
  • No real cash required
  • Earn points toward championship