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Pickering is currently the clearest recurring tournament anchor in the GTA because the casino publishes an active weekly tournament program and its registration framework.
Verified August 22, 2026. Pickering’s tournament page was last updated August 11, 2026.
Published tournament framework
| Frequency | Weekly poker tournaments |
|---|---|
| Registration | Pre-registration inventory varies by buy-in; registration remains open on event day until the end of the first break. |
| Alternate list | Published to begin at 10:30 a.m. on tournament day for players without seats. |
| Starting chips | 20,000 for traditional events; 30,000 for Deep Stack events. |
| Dealer add-on | Published option of $10 for an additional 5,000 starting chips. |
| Re-entry | All tournaments are described as re-entry events; re-entry availability is not guaranteed. |
| Table size | Under-$500 buy-ins: 10-handed; over-$500: 9-handed. Published final table starts at 10 players. |
What the page does not currently give us
The accessible first-party page confirms the recurring program and rules but does not expose specific upcoming dates or buy-ins in its text. TorontoPoker.org therefore does not invent a weekly schedule.
How to prepare
Read late registration, re-entry and starting stack guides before choosing an event. For a first visit, use our first live tournament guide.