Pro Poker Championships Satellites Continue and Tournament Events Begin at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Dover, DE, January 20, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The nationally-televised Pro Poker Championships is continuing in the Crown Royal® Poker Room at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino with more satellites leading up to the seven main events. The first event and satellites are as follows:

Jan. 25, 7 p.m.: Event 1 - $25,000.00 guarantee no limit hold’em; $300 buy-in, 15000 chips
Jan. 25, any time: single table satellite into Event 7; $375 buy-in, 5000 chips
Jan. 26, any time: single table satellite into Event 7; $375 buy-in, 5000 chips
Jan. 27, any time: single table satellite into Event 5; $62 buy-in, 3500 chips
Jan. 28, 7 p.m.: multi-table table satellite into Event 7; $62 buy-in, 3500 chips
Jan. 29, any time: single table satellite into Event 5; $62 buy-in, 3500 chips
Jan. 30, any time: single table satellite into Event 7; $375 buy-in, 5000 chips
Jan. 31, 7 p.m.: multi-table satellite into Event 4; buy-in $65, 3500 chips

Event 4 is a no limit hold’em tournament on Feb. 2 at noon with a $50,000 guarantee and $495 buy-in. Event 5 on Feb. 7 is a multi-table satellite into Event 7. Event 7 is a no limit hold’em tournament beginning on Feb. 8 at noon and ending with the final table on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. The buy in is $3,500.

Additional satellites will be held for seats into future satellites during the Pro Poker Championships. Check doverdowns.com for times and dates of these satellites. For information on participating in these tournaments, please call 302-857-3275.

About Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Owned by Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino® is a premier gaming and entertainment resort destination in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gaming operations consist of approximately 2,500 slots and a full complement of table games including poker. The AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel is Delaware’s largest with 500 luxurious rooms/suites and amenities including a full-service spa/salon, concert hall and 41,500 sq. ft. of multi-use event space. Live, world-class harness racing is featured November through April, and horse racing is simulcast year-round. Professional football parlay betting is accepted during the season. Additional property amenities include multiple restaurants from fine dining to casual fare, bars/lounges and retail shops. For more information, please visit www.doverdowns.com.