Island Resort & Casino hosts satellite poker tournament

Michigan’s Island Resort & Casino in Harris, home to the highly regarded, newly-opened Sweetgrass Golf Club, has announced a series of Texas Hold’em satellite tournaments with two grand prizes of seats – each valued at $10,000 – at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

Owned and operated by the Hannahville Band of the Potawatomi Nation, the resort will host satellite tournaments – offering optional levels of re-buys and add-ons – Thursdays with the winner of each event receiving a seat at the satellite finale April 11. Every entry in the finale is valued at $600 and players are responsible for the $40 per person entry fee.

“Texas Hold ’em and the World Series of Poker have exploded in popularity and we’re thrilled to offer the opportunity of earning a seat at the gaming world’s premiere event,” says Island Resort & Casino General Manager Tom McChesney. “While summer was highlighted by the unveiling of our brand new, championship golf course; every day offers the possibility of magic with gaming 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

In addition to the $10,000 entry into the World Series of Poker, winners of the grand prizes – who must be 21 years of age – will also receive round-trip airfare for two and hotel accommodations in Las Vegas.

Along with Sweetgrass Golf Club, the Island Resort & Casino also introduced the luxurious Palm Tower in 2008 which adds 162 spacious, well-appointed rooms and luxurious penthouse suites to the existing Sun Tower’s 113 rooms. Additionally, the Island Showroom includes the Club Four One nightclub with national acts and the Beachcomber Restaurant & Bar, while the Vegas-style gaming floor was recently expanded with additional 500 slot machines.

For more information on the satellite tournaments, Sweetgrass Golf Club or Island Resort & Casino visit islandresortandcasino.com.