QUALIFYING HEATS

Saturday 18 May 2025

From 1:30pm

WILDCARD, SEMI & FINALS

Sunday 19 May 2025

From 1:30pm

Format

• • The maximum number of entries is 36. Entry is by invitation from SkyCity only.
• • Tournament play will comprise the 'No Commission' form of Baccarat.
• • The Tournament will consist of two preliminary rounds, a semifinal round and a final round, with each round consisting of 18 hands.
• • Each preliminary round played on the 17 May will consist of 3 tables (up to six players at each table).
• • The semi-final round will consist of 2 tables (up to 6 players at each table).
• • The final round will comprise one table with six players.

Play

• • Each of the preliminary rounds, semi-final and the final round will be played using one shoe utilising eight decks of cards.
• • At the start of each of the preliminary rounds, each player will:

• - be allocated to a specific table and box at which to play (as determined by ballot);
• - be given $500,000 in Tournament chips for preliminary rounds/semi finals respectively; and
• - be advised of the minimum and maximum wager limits.

• • In the event of Entrants not being present at the start of any applicable part of a tournament, SkyCity may at its discretion delay the start by up to five minutes.
• • Where SkyCity does not delay the start, or following the 5-minute delay, the Entrant is still not present at any applicable part of a Tournament will be deemed to be "no shows" and will forfeit their place in the Tournament.
• • The time limit for betting during all rounds will be one minute.
• • Use of phones or chatting will not be permitted prior to "no more bets" being called.
• • Dealer will deal in Style B (face down) 'Non Commission Baccarat'.
• • Each table will have a betting marker, which will be used to denote the order in which players are required to place their wagers.

The players in the final round will win the following prizes according to their final rankings: