2026 NLHC Friday Feature — NZ$1,100 No Limit Hold'em
4 Dec 2026 · Christchurch Casino, New Zealand
The middle event of Christchurch Casino's 2026 championship week, played on Friday 4 December. The buy-in is NZ$1,100 — NZ$1,000 to the prize pool plus a NZ$100 entry fee — for a 30,000 starting stack, and play begins at 12.30pm.
One re-entry is allowed up to the end of the second break, before level 11. As of 17 October 2026 the casino had allocated all seats in this event and was keeping an alternate list by email rather than selling further entries. No prize-pool guarantee has been published.
Qualify online from New Zealand
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Frequently asked questions
What is the starting stack?
30,000 chips for the NZ$1,100 buy-in (NZ$1,000 plus a NZ$100 fee).
Are seats still available?
As of 17 October 2026 all seats had been allocated and the casino was taking names for an alternate list by email.