{"id":346645,"date":"2025-08-11T07:05:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/11\/new-hampshire-casino-launches-beat-the-champ-tournament-weekend\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T07:05:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:05:38","slug":"new-hampshire-casino-launches-beat-the-champ-tournament-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/11\/new-hampshire-casino-launches-beat-the-champ-tournament-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hampshire casino launches \u2018Beat the Champ\u2019 tournament weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Lilac Club Casino, in Rochester, New Hampshire, has announced<\/a> a new \u2018beat the champ\u2019 three-day tournament which will take place this week.<\/p>\n

The casino will welcome poker player Phil Hellmuth, who is a 17-time World Series of Poker champion<\/a>, with people having the opportunity to meet him and potentially play against him.<\/p>\n

On Friday (August 15), the event kicks off with an early tournament $1,200 buy-ins open from 9am and into the early morning hour of 1am at the Poker Cage. In the evening, people can meet the poker player during a meet and greet and book signing.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s then on Saturday (August 16) that the main headline event will begin, known as \u2018Beat the Champ.\u2019 There will be a six-figure prize pool and players who knock out the champ will receive an extra $500 cash bonus.<\/p>\n

Phil Hellmuth is the champ to beat at casino tournament<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t just a tournament, it\u2019s a fully immersive entertainment experience,\u201d said Eric Barbaro, Chief Operating Officer of Granite State Gaming & Hospitality.<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing a global poker icon like Phil Hellmuth to Lilac Club Casino reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class moments that blend competitive energy with exceptional hospitality. We\u2019re proud to offer the Rochester community and poker fans across the region a rare opportunity to be part of something unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the Sunday, the casino<\/a> is hosting a live cash game with Phil Hellmuth. Players will have the opportunity to sit across from him in real time.<\/p>\n

The Lilac Club Casino only opened earlier this year, in March, with it having over 200 slot machines, table games, roulette, and a dedicated 12-table poker room. Alongside the casino, the company also houses a gastropub-style restaurant. It aims to combine modern gaming with a social atmosphere, with the brand hosting live bands and DJs on the weekends.<\/p>\n

Featured Image: Credit to Lilac Club Casino press release<\/i><\/b><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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