Frequently Asked Questions
How old do I have to be to play in an event?
Unlike casinos where you have to be 21, Illinois will let you play charity poker with us once you reach 18. So, if you are 18+ feel free to lock up a seat at Champaign Charity Poker!
Unlike casinos where you have to be 21, Illinois will let you play charity poker with us once you reach 18. So, if you are 18+ feel free to lock up a seat at Champaign Charity Poker!
Do I win real cash?
Yes! Just like in a Casino, we will award cash prizes for Champaign Charity Poker tournaments, and at our cash tables. All payouts adhere to the Illinois Charitable Games Act.
Yes! Just like in a Casino, we will award cash prizes for Champaign Charity Poker tournaments, and at our cash tables. All payouts adhere to the Illinois Charitable Games Act.
Who deals at these events?
Every table at a Champaign Charity Poker event will have a trained volunteer dealer. They will deal the cards and make sure everything about the game is running smoothly. All you need to do is sit back and play!
Every table at a Champaign Charity Poker event will have a trained volunteer dealer. They will deal the cards and make sure everything about the game is running smoothly. All you need to do is sit back and play!
What do I do when I show up at an event?
Once you arrive at a Champaign Charity Poker event you'll want to head to the Charity Bank/Registration Desk. Here you will fill out your registration card and either buy chips or register for one of the multi-table tournaments.
If you registered for a tournament, we will give you a seat card showing your assigned seat, the tables will be clearly numbered.
If cash games are more your style, buy chips at the Charity Bank and then proceed to the cash game table area where one of our trained volunteers will get you a seat at a table.
Once you arrive at a Champaign Charity Poker event you'll want to head to the Charity Bank/Registration Desk. Here you will fill out your registration card and either buy chips or register for one of the multi-table tournaments.
If you registered for a tournament, we will give you a seat card showing your assigned seat, the tables will be clearly numbered.
If cash games are more your style, buy chips at the Charity Bank and then proceed to the cash game table area where one of our trained volunteers will get you a seat at a table.
Do you guys have any nifty promotions?
Stay tuned to this page for more promotions. We will be offering a $10 food credit to anyone who comes to our event and plays cash games for three hours, and if you come before noon, we will give you the credit after two hours! (And trust us, all the food at Attie's is delicious!) We will also be offering bonus chips in the tournaments at the first break to anyone who shows a $10 (afternoon) or $15 (evening) food receipt from the location.
Stay tuned to this page for more promotions. We will be offering a $10 food credit to anyone who comes to our event and plays cash games for three hours, and if you come before noon, we will give you the credit after two hours! (And trust us, all the food at Attie's is delicious!) We will also be offering bonus chips in the tournaments at the first break to anyone who shows a $10 (afternoon) or $15 (evening) food receipt from the location.
What rules do you use?
Champaign Charity Poker events will use the Tournament Directors Association rule book. These are the go-to rules for most poker tournaments played across the world.
If you ever have any questions regarding rules, your dealer or the floor person are always available to answer any of your questions.
To download a copy of the TDA rules click here
Champaign Charity Poker events will use the Tournament Directors Association rule book. These are the go-to rules for most poker tournaments played across the world.
If you ever have any questions regarding rules, your dealer or the floor person are always available to answer any of your questions.
To download a copy of the TDA rules click here
I'd like to volunteer, how do I do that?
Charities could always use a helping hand. If you would like to volunteer to deal, or help out at an upcoming event, just drop us an email or ask any of the volunteers at one of the events for information. If you would like to give time to one of our charities outside of an event, charity members will be available to answer your questions.
Charities could always use a helping hand. If you would like to volunteer to deal, or help out at an upcoming event, just drop us an email or ask any of the volunteers at one of the events for information. If you would like to give time to one of our charities outside of an event, charity members will be available to answer your questions.
I think I have a gambling problem, what should I do?
Champaign Charity Poker encourages you to play responsibly. Poker should be fun, if it's not and you think you have a problem, please visit the Gamblers Anonymous website to get help.
Champaign Charity Poker encourages you to play responsibly. Poker should be fun, if it's not and you think you have a problem, please visit the Gamblers Anonymous website to get help.