We'd love to have you! 🤠Dead Man's Hand Poker hosts free Texas Hold'em tournaments four nights a week:Sundays and Wednesdays: Carrigan Arms in BurlingtonMondays and Thursdays: Brown Barrel in HamiltonAll tournaments start at 7:00 PM. We recommend arriving around 6:45 PM to register and get settled before the action begins.For exact addresses, directions and everything you need to know before joining us, visit our Join Us page:https://www.deadmanshand.ca/join-usNew players are always welcome! 🃏

There's no tournament buy-in! 🤠Dead Man's Hand Poker is a FREE Texas Hold'em points league. The only financial requirement is that each player spends at least $10 on food or drinks at the host venue. This helps support the restaurants that generously provide us with a place to play.How do payouts work?There are no cash payouts at our regular weekly tournaments. Instead, players earn points toward our championship, held every four months, where prizes are awarded.To give you an idea of what's up for grabs, our May 2026 championship featured approximately $3,000 in prizes! 🏆Players can also earn Reward Cards throughout the season, which can be exchanged for extra tournament chips or rebuys.We typically have 35–40 entries per night, so there's always plenty of competition!It's a great way to enjoy competitive poker without risking a tournament buy-in. 🃏

Absolutely! 🤠 Players of all skill levels are welcome at Dead Man's Hand Poker, from complete beginners to seasoned veterans!Our tournaments offer plenty of friendly competition in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. If you're new to Texas Hold'em or unfamiliar with tournament poker, our regular players are always happy to help you learn the ropes.We even reward you for joining! 🃏New players receive 5 Reward Cards at their first event.After attending 5 events, you'll receive another 10 Reward Cards!These bonuses are available to all new players, whether someone referred you or you discovered us on your own.Reward Cards can be exchanged for additional tournament chips or rebuys.Getting started is easy!There's no advance registration, membership fee or obligation to play every week. Just arrive around 6:45 PM, introduce yourself to Marty, and we'll get you settled before our 7:00 PM start.All players must be at least 19 years old, and our $10 minimum food or drink purchase applies at every event.Come give us a try! You might just discover your new favourite poker night! 🏆

No advance registration is necessary! 🤠 Just show up, and we'll get you signed up and ready to play.When should I arrive?Our tournaments begin at 7:00 PM, but we recommend arriving around 6:45 PM. This gives you time to register, meet some of our regular players and get settled before the cards are dealt.What if I'm running late?Late arrivals are welcome until the first break, usually around 8:05 PM. However, your starting stack will be reduced for arriving late, and no new entries are permitted after the first break.A few other things to know:There's no membership fee or obligation to attend regularly.Players must be at least 19 years old.Each player must spend a minimum of $10 on food or drinks at the venue.If another player referred you, be sure to let Marty know so you can both receive your referral Reward Cards!Whether you plan to play once in a while or become a regular, we'd love to have you join us! 🃏

Just bring yourself and your best poker face! 🤠🃏Dead Man's Hand Poker provides all the equipment needed to play, including poker chips, playing cards and tables. You don't need to bring anything special!A few things to keep in mind:Reward Cards: If you've played with us before and have Reward Cards, remember to bring them! They can be exchanged for additional chips or rebuys.Food and drinks: All players must spend at least $10 on food or drinks at the host venue. There's no tournament buy-in or membership fee.Identification: Players must be at least 19 years old, and proof of age may be requested.Arrival time: We recommend arriving around 6:45 PM so you're ready for our 7:00 PM start.Never played with us before? Don't worry about bringing Reward Cards. New players receive 5 Reward Cards just for joining!Most importantly, come ready to enjoy some friendly competition and meet some great people. We'll take care of the rest! 🏆

Dead Man's Hand Poker is a 19+ poker league. All participants must be at least 19 years of age to play in any of our tournaments, including our regular weekly events, Stay & Play games, Wildcard Tournaments and seasonal championships.Why the age requirement?Although both Carrigan Arms and Brown Barrel are family restaurants that may welcome guests under 19, Dead Man's Hand Poker has established its own minimum age requirement for league participation.Proof of age may be requested when registering. Players should be prepared to provide valid government-issued identification if necessary.We look forward to welcoming you to the tables! 🤠🃏

Absolutely! 🤠 Friends and groups are always welcome at Dead Man's Hand Poker! In fact, we have a referral program that rewards players for introducing newcomers to the league.How does our referral program work?First appearance: Bring a new player and you'll BOTH receive 5 Reward Cards!Fifth appearance: Once your friend has attended 5 tournaments, you'll BOTH receive another 10 Reward Cards!Joining on your own? No problem! New players who discover us without a referral receive the same 5 Reward Cards when they join and another 10 after attending 5 events.That means a new player can earn 15 Reward Cards just for joining us and attending five events! 🃏Reward Cards can be exchanged for additional tournament chips or rebuys, giving you more opportunities to compete.Bringing someone new?There's no advance registration necessary. Just arrive around 6:45 PM, introduce yourselves to Marty, and let him know who referred whom so everyone receives their rewards.All players must be at least 19 years old, and our $10 minimum food or drink purchase applies to everyone.It's a great way to introduce your friends to competitive poker, meet other local players and expand your poker circle!The more, the merrier! 🏆