Now, Canterbury has figured out a way to combine its relaxed tournament regulations (they can host no-limit/pot-limit tournaments) with the thrill of a cash game. Considering that no-limit is the game of choice, Canterbury has been missing out on an entire demographic of poker player. State statues prohibit such games, leaving just limit poker as an option. Needless to say, that hurt business, and I’m curious to see how it's recovered.Īnother thing I’m eager to check out is their “Survival Tournaments,' Canterbury’s solution to not being able to play no-limit/pot-limit poker. Recently, Canterbury, which is regulated by the Minnesota Racing Commission, was closed during the 20-day Minnesota government shutdown. I’ll be playing quite a few events, but I must admit, the last one has the potential to be the most enjoyable.įor a look at the entire Fall Poker Classic Schedule, visit Canterbury Park. In addition to the normal no-limit hold’em tournaments, the FCP features 7-card stud, Omaha, ladies NLHE, seniors NLHE, six-max, and an “All-In-or-Fold” tournament, where the only choice players can make each hand is to go all-in or fold. This year, the Fall Poker Classic features 32 events spread across 16 days, culminating in a $1,000 Main Event.

After a five-year hiatus, I’ll be returning to the place where it all began for Canterbury Park’s Fall Poker Classic (FPC). The trip proved to be both an educational and expensive.

Nearly ten years ago, I made a four-hour trip across the state line to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, home of Canterbury Park and its 34-table poker room.

Do you remember the first time you ever stepped into a poker room? I remember mine.

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