NorthStar Gaming Holdings is putting a call out to all blackjack players and casino enthusiasts in Onatario to compete in a new high-stakes online tournament. Total prize money in the NorthStar Blackjack Championship is $100,000. The tournament starts today and runs through Nov. 25.
First place prize is a 10-ounce pre-gold bar with a cash value of $35,000.
“We believe this is a first-of-its-kind tournament that provides an opportunity for our online players to showcase their skills in one of the world’s most thrilling and renowned casino games,” said Michael Moskowitz, Chair and CEO of NorthStar Gaming. “The idea behind this tournament underscores our commitment to innovation and positions our platform as a premier destination for players seeking a unique and exciting experience.”
Player don’t have to pay an entry fee and they have the right to choose individual wagers placed per game. Participants earn points for consecutive winning hands and climb the Championship Qualifier Leaderboard.
The leaderboard tracks total points for every player in the tournament. After four weeks of competitive play, the top 50 players according to overall points are invited to compete in the Showdown for the Crown.
This championship period will run for the fifth and final week. The winner takes home the gold bar. Daily and weekly cash prizes for top performances over the course of the entire tournament are on the line as well.
The daily leaderboard resets nightly, and the daily winner earns $250. The weekly leaderboard resets every Sunday with the top three players taking home $500 (third place), $1,000 (second place) and $2,000 (first place) each.