This August, big poker action returns to the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale for the 12th annual Arizona State Poker Championship. The $1,100 buy-in event kicks off Aug. 12 and runs through Aug. 16, and can feature a prize pool of greater than $1 million.

“The Arizona State Poker Championship is a must-see event for poker fans,” said Tom Young, director of poker at Talking Stick Resort. “The multi-day tournament is filled with twists and turns and also you never know what’s going to happen next. Each year, greater than 1000 participants test their luck but just one lucky winner takes home the grand prize.”

The 2015 edition of the tournament drew a field of 1,580 players and was ultimately won by Surprise, Arizona resident Vance Fitzgerald, who took home a Rolex watch and $253,600.

The action starts every day at 9 a.m., with a ten a.m. start time at the final day of play. Each player starts the tournament with 16,000 in chips, but they will purchase an extra 10,000 in chips for $30.

Registration for the tournament starts June 1 within the ARENA Poker site. You will see additional details on the Talking Stick Resort website or by calling (480)850-8693.

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