The Grand Finale: CSOP Main Event Tournament
The summer poker season all comes down to this. The Chicago Series of Poker (CSOP) Main Event is the grand finale of the series—a celebration of competition, community, and charity. For players across Chicagoland, it’s the most anticipated event of the summer: a chance to chase poker glory, win life-changing prizes, and be part of something bigger than just the cards.
This year’s Main Event comes with exciting updates: two Day 1 flights, a larger starting stack, a new structure, and—back by popular demand—one more level of late registration, giving everyone a chance to take their shot.
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📅 Main Event Schedule
• Day 1A – Friday, August 29th @ 6:30 PM
• Day 1B – Saturday, August 30th @ 4:00 PM
• Day 2 – Sunday, August 31st @ 12:00 PM
📍 Location:
VFW Post 6791
431 N Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago, IL 60185
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🏆 CSOP Main Event Highlights
• Buy-In: $400 ($330+$70)
• Starting Stack: 60,000 chips (bigger than ever!)
• Blinds: 35-minute levels
• Structure: NO add-ons in this event
• Late Registration: Through Level 11 (Day 2 at 12:35 PM)
• Both Day 1’s will play 10 levels before bagging
All surviving players from Day 1A and Day 1B return Sunday for Day 2, starting with Level 11.
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💰 Double Bag Bonus ~ $150 BONUS
Want to fire more than once? There’s an incentive. Players who bag chips in both Day 1A and Day 1B will carry their larger stack forward PLUS half of their smaller stack PLUS a $150 Deepstack Credit (to be used on any Saturday Deepstack Tournament*)
Example:
• Bag 70K on Day 1A
• Bag 200K on Day 1B
• Start Day 2 with 235K
(200K + half of 70K = 35K)
Note: You must play at least 5 levels on both Day 1’s to qualify for this bonus.
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Why Play the CSOP Main Event?
The CSOP isn’t just about poker—it’s about giving back. Every hand you play helps raise money for local charities, making the Main Event the perfect blend of competition and community.
This is more than just a tournament. It’s the ultimate summer finale—the biggest stacks, the deepest play, and the chance to etch your name into CSOP history.
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Questions?
For more details, contact:
📞 Ken – (630) 901-9797
📧 Ken@chicagocharitablegames.com
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👉 Who will rise above the field and claim the title of 2025 CSOP Main Event Champion? There’s only one way to find out. Shuffle up and deal!
* $150 Deeptsack Voucher Restrictions: ONE voucher per tournament may be used on a first-come, first-served basis. You may text Ken at (630) 901-9797 to reserve your FREE seat up to 24 hours in advance (again on a first-come, first-served basis). Vouchers can be used for tournaments of equal or lesser value (cannot be used towards a larger buy-in). Any questions about your voucher or the Double Bag Bonus, please text Ken at (630) 901-9797 📲
