$30,000 Blackjack Tournament
Open to the Public | Friday May 15 - Saturday May 16
The $30,000 Blackjack Tournament at Caesars Southern Indiana begins with an Open-to-the-Public Play-In Round on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Players may enter the Play-In Round for a $50 cash buy-in, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each Play-In entry includes $1,500 in non-valued tournament chips and 10 hands of play.
The top five (5) play-in chip counts secure a spot in the Main Tournament Saturday, May 16.
Step into the action and compete for your share of $30,000 in prizes.
Players advancing from the Play-In Round will compete in the Main Tournament on Saturday, May 16, 2026, for a share of $30,000 in cash and Free Play prizes, including $15,000 cash for first place.
PLAY-IN ROUND | FRIDAY | MAY 15
- Registration | 4:00pm – 9:30pm | Tournament Area (Pit 6 next to Caesars Sportsbook)
- Play Times | 4:30pm – 9:45pm | Tournament Area (Pit 6 next to Caesars Sportsbook)
- 1st Place Chip Count | $500 Free Play + spot in Main Tournament
- 2nd – 5th Place Chip Count | Spot in Main Tournament
MAIN TOURNAMENT | SATURDAY | MAY 16
- Registration | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Blackjack Tournament Area (Pit 6 next to Caesars Sportsbook)
- Tournament | 4:00pm – 7:15pm | Blackjack Tournament Area (Pit 6 next to Caesars Sportsbook)
WILD CARD DRAWING:
All participants who play in the Semi-Final Round and do not advance to the Final Round will be eligible for the Wild Card Drawing. One guaranteed winner will receive a spot in the Final Round. Winner will have one minute to claim their prize. Alternates will be drawn until the seat has been filled.
FINAL ROUND
There will be 1 table with 5 participants at the table, the 4 winners from Semi-Final Round plus one wild-card drawing winner. Top five places from the Final Round will receive a prize:
1st | $15,000 Cash
2nd | $6,000 Cash
3rd | $4,000 Free Play
4th | $3,000 Free Play
5th | $2,000 Free Play
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