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From the publishers of Blackjack Confidential Magazine

EUREKA HOTEL & CASINO, Mesquite, Nev., April 12, Double-deck Blackjack Tournament, $1,280 in prizes (based on 100 players), $300 added. Entry, $10. Players get $1,000 in tournament chips. Bonus: $250 in tournament chips if a player tips the dealer at least $2 on the first hand. Betting limits, $25-no max. Starts at noon, (800) 346-4611, (702) 346-4600.

DIAMOND JO CASINO, Northwood, Iowa, April 12, Matinee Blackjack Tournament, $1,500 to the winner (with maximum entries). Buy-in, $50. Limited to 84 players. Registration, from 11 a.m. Starts at 1 p.m., (877) 323-5566, (641) 323-7777.

HARRAH’S N. KANSAS CITY, N. Kansas City, Mo., April 12, prizes based on number of entries. Buy-in, $35. Limited to 98 players. Starts at 4 p.m., (816) 472-7777, (800) HARRAHS.

KLA-MO-YA CASINO, Chiloquin, Ore., April 12. Buy-in, $20, Bonus Club members. Re-buy, $20. Top three finalists from weekly events get free entry in June’s $3,000 invitational tournament and December’s $5,000 Tournament of Champions. Starts at 2 p.m., (888) 552-6692.

CROWN MELBOURNE, Melbourne, Australia, April 12-13, $115,000 in prizes with $45,000 to the winner (based on 30 players). Other prizes: 2nd, $20,000; 3rd, $10,000; 4th, $8,000; 5th, $6,000; 6th, $4,000; 7th, $3,000; 8th, $2,000; 9th-12th, $1,750. Top two winners also win $5,000 seat in the June Blackjack Tournament. Entry, $1,250. Website: www.crowncasino.com.au

FITZ (FITZGERALDS) CASINO, Las Vegas, Nev., April 13-16, Spring Fever Blackjack Tourna-ment, $15,000 in prizes. Buy-in, $149. Four rounds, double elimination. Registration, April 13. Starts April 14. Discounted room rates for tournament players, (800) 274-5825, (702) 388-2400.

ST. CROIX CASINO, Turtle Lake, Wis., April 14, $5,000 in guaranteed prizes with $2,000 or 40% of the prize pool to winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $1,000; 3rd, $750; 4th, $550; 5th, $450; 6th, $250. Entry, $30. Re-entry, $35. Players get $500 in tournament chips. Betting limits, $5-200. Registration, from 2 p.m. Standby list, if necessary. Starts at 4 p.m., (800) 846-8946, ext. 3184.

EUREKA HOTEL & CASINO, Mesquite, Nev., April 14, Double-deck Blackjack Tournament, $1,280 in prizes (based on 100 players), $300 added. Entry, $10. Players get $1,000 in tournament chips. Bonus: $250 in tournament chips if a player tips the dealer at least $2 on the first hand. Betting limits, $25-no max. Starts at 4 p.m., (800) 346-4611, (702) 346-4600.

LUCKY EAGLE CASINO, Rochester, Wash., April 14, $1,200 Blackjack Tournament, $1,200 in prizes (based on 48 entries & 24 re-buys). Entry, $20, includes $5 match play, (800) 720-1788.

SUNCOAST HOTEL & CASINO, Las Vegas, Nev., April 15, Double Down Blackjack Tournament, minimum of $1,000 to the winner. Entry, $25. Registration, from 11 a.m. Starts at 1 p.m., (877) 677-7111, (702) 636-7111.

TRUMP PLAZA, Atlantic City, N.J., April 15, $1,000 to the winner. Free entry with 30 minutes of live play with Trump One card. No buy-in. From 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Winners advance to Tournament of Champions, Aug. 26, (609) 441-6000.

SUNCOAST HOTEL & CASINO, Las Vegas, Nev., April 16, Stash Your Cash Blackjack Tournament, $10,000 in guaranteed prizes, including four $250 drawings. Club Coast members can earn an entry with five stamps through April 15. In blackjack, get one stamp for every natural in live play or a “Winning the Set” bet; in roulette, win a straight up bet; all other games: 60 minutes of live play, (877) 677-7711, (702) 636-7111.

SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO & HOTEL, Salamanca, N.Y., April 16, Buy-in Blackjack Tournament, 100% of buy-ins returned with 50% of buy-ins to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, 30%; 3rd, 20%; 4th-6th, free entry in following week’s tournament. Buy-in, $25 cash or $50 in Seneca Players Club points. Registration, 3 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Starts at 6 p.m. Finals, 8 p.m., (888) 913-3377.

ISLAND VIEW CASINO RESORT, Gulfport, Miss., April 16, $6,500 Blackjack Tournament, $4,000 in cash & $2,500 in promotional-chip prizes. Entry, $25. Registration, 4:30 p.m., (877) 774-8439, (228) 314-2100.

FORTUNE BAY RESORT CASINO, Tower, Minn., April 16, Double Payout Blackjack Tournament, $3,000 in prizes with $1,000 to the winner. Buy-in, $10. Re-entry, $10. Players get $300 in nonnegotiable chips; $5 add-on gets $200 in nonnegotiable chips. Registration, 6 p.m. Starts at 6:30 p.m., (800) 992-7529, (218) 753-3600.

RHYTHM CITY CASINO, Davenport, Iowa, April 16, Bank It Blackjack, $2,800 in prizes with $1,250 to the winner (based on 90 players). Other prizes: 2nd, $525; 3rd, $325; 4th, $250; 5th, $200; 6th, $150; 7th, $100. Entry, $20. Registration, 5 p.m. Starts at 6 p.m. If 89 or fewer players enter, the prize pool will be $2,500, (800) 843-4753.

FORTUNE BAY RESORT, Tower, Minn., April 16, $1,500 in guaranteed prizes with $500 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $375; 3rd, $250; 4th, $150; 5th-7th, $75. Entry, $10. Re-entry, $10. Players get $300 in tournament chips; $5 add-on gets $200 in chips. Registration, 6 p.m. Starts at 6:30 p.m., (800) 992-7529, (218) 753-3600.

JUMER’S CASINO & HOTEL, Rock Island, Ill., April 16. Six decks, Live-Action Blackjack Tournament, $1,000 added with $400 and any table winnings to the winner. All players keep table winnings. Other prizes: 2nd, $300; 3rd, $200; 4th, $100; 5th-6th, buffet. Buy-in, $100, per round; free entry. Blackjacks pay 3:2 odds. Image Player’s Club members. Registration, from 7 a.m. Starts at 6:30 p.m., (800) 477-7747, (309) 756-4611.

CANNERY HOTEL CASINO, North Las Vegas, Nev., April 17, $1,500 in guaranteed prizes with $750 to the winner. Players at final table each receive $150. All prizes paid in Cannery Casino chips. Entry, $25. Starts at 5 p.m., (866) 999-4899, (702) 507-5700.

CRYSTAL PALACE CASINO, Nassau, the Bahamas, April 17-18, Everyone Wins Blackjack Tournament. U.S. Office in Miami, Fla.: (800) 2-CASINO. Nassau: (242) 327-6200.

SANDS REGENCY, Reno, Nev., April 17-18. Single deck, Mr. Terrible’s 21 Tournament, $10,000 in prizes with $4,000 to the winner (based on 72 entries). Other prizes: 2nd, $2,000; 3rd, $1,000; 4th, $750; 5th, $500; 6th-10th, $250; 11th-15th, $100. Session winners get $50. Entry, $149, includes room for two nights, awards party and $20 food coupon. Early-bird drawing every hour for $50 promo chips or $50 gasoline card, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., April 17. Starts at 10 a.m., April 18, (800) 233-4939, (775) 348-2200.

KEWADIN CASINOS, Christmas, Mich., and Manistique, Mich., April 17-19, Blackjack Blowout Tournament, $8,000 in prizes with $3,000 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $2,000; 3rd, $1,200; 4th, $800; 5th, $450; 6th, $300; 7th, $250. Entry, $125. Re-entry, $50. Players get $1,500 in nonnegotiable chips. Betting limits, $50-500, (800) KEWADIN.

HARRAH’S LAKE TAHOE, Stateline, Nev., April 19, Harrah’s $120,000 Blackjack Series, $20,000 in prizes with $10,000 to the winner (based on 100 players). Winner will also receive a free entry in September’s $200,000 blackjack championship at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Buy-in, $200 or 40,000 Total Reward credits, (800) 786-7208, (775) 588-6611.

LAKE ELSINORE HOTEL & CASINO, Lake Elsinore, Calif., April 19, Pure Blackjack Tournament, $2,500 in guaranteed prizes. Buy-in & entry, $30. Starts at 4:30 p.m., (951) 674-5160.

DIAMOND JO CASINO, Northwood, Iowa, April 19, Matinee Blackjack Tournament, $1,500 to the winner (with maximum entries). Buy-in, $50. Limited to 84 players. Registration, from 11 a.m. Starts at 1 p.m., (877) 323-5566, (641) 323-7777.

EUREKA HOTEL & CASINO, Mesquite, Nev., April 19, Double-deck Blackjack Tournament, $1,280 in prizes (based on 100 players), $300 added. Entry, $10. Players get $1,000 in tournament chips. Bonus: $250 in tournament chips if a player tips the dealer at least $2 on the first hand. Betting limits, $25-no max. Starts at noon, (800) 346-4611, (702) 346-4600.

HARRAH’S N. KANSAS CITY, N. Kansas City, Mo., April 19, prizes based on number of entries. Buy-in, $35. Limited to 98 players. Starts at 4 p.m., (816) 472-7777, (800) HARRAHS.

KLA-MO-YA CASINO, Chiloquin, Ore., April 19. Buy-in, $20, Bonus Club members. Re-buy, $20. Top three finalists from weekly events get free entry in June’s $3,000 invitational tournament and December’s $5,000 Tournament of Champions. Starts at 2 p.m., (888) 552-6692.

THE ORLEANS, Las Vegas, Nev., April 20. Invitational, Home Run Blackjack Tournament, $15,000 to the winner (based on 180 players). Other prizes: 2nd, $9,000; 3rd, $3,000; 4th, $2,000; 5th, $1,000; 6th, $500. Invitational guests, (800) 675-3267, (702) 365-7111.

ST. CROIX CASINO, Turtle Lake, Wis., April 21, $5,000 in guaranteed prizes with $2,000 or 40% of the prize pool to winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $1,000; 3rd, $750; 4th, $550; 5th, $450; 6th, $250. Entry, $30. Re-entry, $35. Players get $500 in tournament chips. Betting limits, $5-200. Registration, from 2 p.m. Standby list, if necessary. Starts at 4 p.m., (800) 846-8946, ext. 3184.

PAR-A-DICE HOTEL CASINO, East Peoria, Ill., April 21, $3,000 in prizes with $1,000 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $750; 3rd, $500; 4th, $300; 5th, $200; 6th, $150; 7th, $100. Entry, $25. Limited to 84 players, first come, first served. Registration, 9 a.m. Starts at 10 a.m., (800) PAR-A-DICE, (309) 699-7711.

EUREKA HOTEL & CASINO, Mesquite, Nev., April 21, Double-deck Blackjack Tournament, $1,280 in prizes (based on 100 players), $300 added. Entry, $10. Players get $1,000 in tournament chips. Bonus: $250 in tournament chips if a player tips the dealer at least $2 on the first hand. Betting limits, $25-no max. Starts at 4 p.m., (800) 346-4611, (702) 346-4600.

LUCKY EAGLE CASINO, Rochester, Wash., April 21, $1,200 Blackjack Tournament, $1,200 in prizes (based on 48 entries & 24 re-buys). Entry, $20, includes $5 match play, (800) 720-1788.

WIN-RIVER CASINO, Redding, Calif., April 21, prizes based on particpants. Buy-in, $10. Starts at 6 p.m., (800) 280-8946, (530) 243-3377.

GOLDEN EAGLE CASINO, Horton, Kan., April 22, Golden Eagle Blackjack Tournament, up to $1,400 in prizes, 100% payback. Buy-in, $25. Limited to 56 players. Registration, 5 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m., (888) GO 4LUCK, (888) 464-5825.

SUNCOAST HOTEL & CASINO, Las Vegas, Nev., April 22, Double Down Blackjack Tournament, minimum of $1,000 to the winner. Entry, $25. Registration, from 11 a.m. Starts at 1 p.m., (877) 677-7111, (702) 636-7111.

TRUMP PLAZA, Atlantic City, N.J., April 22, $1,000 to the winner. Free entry with 30 minutes of live play with Trump One card. No buy-in. From 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Winners advance to Tournament of Champions, Aug. 26, (609) 441-6000.

SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO & HOTEL, Salamanca, N.Y., April 23, Buy-in Blackjack Tournament, 100% of buy-ins returned with 50% of buy-ins to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, 30%; 3rd, 20%; 4th-6th, free entry in following week’s tournament. Buy-in, $25 cash or $50 in Seneca Players Club points. Registration, 3 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Starts at 6 p.m. Finals, 8 p.m., (888) 913-3377.

FORTUNE BAY RESORT, Tower, Minn., April 23, $1,500 in guaranteed prizes with $500 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $375; 3rd, $250; 4th, $150; 5th-7th, $75. Entry, $10. Re-entry, $10. Players get $300 in tournament chips; $5 add-on gets $200 in chips. Registration, 6 p.m. Starts at 6:30 p.m., (800) 992-7529, (218) 753-3600.

RHYTHM CITY CASINO, Davenport, Iowa, April 23, Bank It Blackjack, $2,800 in prizes with $1,250 to the winner (based on 90 players). Other prizes: 2nd, $525; 3rd, $325; 4th, $250; 5th, $200; 6th, $150; 7th, $100. Entry, $20. Registration, 5 p.m. Starts at 6 p.m. If 89 or fewer players enter, the prize pool will be $2,500, (800) 843-4753.

JUMER’S CASINO & HOTEL, Rock Island, Ill., April 23. Six decks, Live-Action Blackjack Tournament, $1,000 added with $400 and any table winnings to the winner. All players keep table winnings. Other prizes: 2nd, $300; 3rd, $200; 4th, $100; 5th-6th, buffet. Buy-in, $100, per round; free entry. Blackjacks pay 3:2 odds. Image Player’s Club members. Registration, from 7 a.m. Starts at 6:30 p.m., (800) 477-7747, (309) 756-4611.

CANNERY HOTEL CASINO, North Las Vegas, Nev., April 24, $1,500 in guaranteed prizes with $750 to the winner. Finalists each get $150. All prizes paid in Cannery Casino chips. Entry, $25. Starts at 5 p.m., (866) 999-4899, (702) 507-5700.

WILD ROSE CASINO & RESORT, Clinton, Iowa, April 25-26, $7,500 Faces & Aces Blackjack Tournament, $7,500 in prizes with $4,000 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $1,200; 3rd, $800; 4th, $700; 5th, $500; 6th, $200; 7th, $100. Entry, $25. Limited to the first 168 paid entries. Starts at 1 p.m., April 25, (800) 457-9975, (563) 243-9000.

SAPPHIRE PRINCESS, April 25-May 2, Princess Cruises, Mexican Riviera, roundtrip from Los Angeles, Princess Players Blackjack Tournament, $3,000 & Mexico or Caribbean cruise for two to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $750; 3rd, $250. Other finalists share $500. Entry, $100. Re-entry, $100. Slot & poker tournaments with similar prize structure. Cabins from $549 to $1,149, (800) 774-6237, (800) PRINCESS.

CHER-AE HEIGHTS CASINO, Trinidad, Calif., April 25, up to $1,000 to the winner. Buy-in, $25, Crown Club members. Starts at 9 p.m., (800) 684-2464, (707) 677-3611.

DIAMOND JO CASINO, Northwood, Iowa, April 26, Matinee Blackjack Tournament, $1,500 to the winner (with maximum entries). Buy-in, $50. Limited to 84 players. Registration, from 11 a.m. Starts at 1 p.m., (877) 323-5566, (641) 323-7777.

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EUREKA HOTEL & CASINO, Mesquite, Nev., April 26, Double-deck Blackjack Tournament, $1,280 in prizes (based on 100 players), $300 added. Entry, $10. Players get $1,000 in tournament chips. Bonus: $250 in tournament chips if a player tips the dealer at least $2 on the first hand. Betting limits, $25-no max. Starts at noon, (800) 346-4611, (702) 346-4600.

KEWADIN SHORES CASINO, St. Ignace, Mich., April 26, Free Blackjack Tournament, $560 in prizes with $300 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $150; 3rd, $50; 4th-7th, $15. Free entry, Northern Rewards members. Top three winners qualify for the Championship Finals, Dec. 5-6. Registration, 11:30 a.m. Starts at noon, (800) KEWADIN.

HARRAH’S N. KANSAS CITY, N. Kansas City, Mo., April 26, prizes based on number of entries. Buy-in, $35. Limited to 98 players. Starts at 4 p.m., (816) 472-7777, (800) HARRAHS.

KLA-MO-YA CASINO, Chiloquin, Ore., April 26. Buy-in, $20, Bonus Club members. Re-buy, $20. Top three finalists from weekly events get free entry in June’s $3,000 invitational tournament and December’s $5,000 Tournament of Champions. Starts at 2 p.m., (888) 552-6692.

RAINBOW HOTEL & CASINO, West Wendover, Nev., April 26-27, Money in the Bag Blackjack Tournament, $17,000 in cash & prizes with $5,000 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $2,000; 3rd, $1,000; 4th, $750; 5th, $500; 6th, $250; 7th, $150. Table winners receive $50 in free-play. Entry, $150, includes room for two nights, buffet coupon, entry gift, free drink coupons. Registration, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., April 26. Starts at 6 p.m., April 26. Finals, 9 p.m., April 27. Non-elimination format. Total scores will be based on four rounds of play. Players get $500 in tournament chips. Betting limits, $5-200, (800) 537-0207.

ST. CROIX CASINO, Turtle Lake, Wis., April 28, $5,000 in guaranteed prizes with $2,000 or 40% of the prize pool to winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $1,000; 3rd, $750; 4th, $550; 5th, $450; 6th, $250. Entry, $30. Re-entry, $35. Players get $500 in tournament chips. Betting limits, $5-200. Registration, from 2 p.m. Standby list, if necessary. Starts at 4 p.m., (800) 846-8946, ext. 3184.

EUREKA HOTEL & CASINO, Mesquite, Nev., April 28, Double-deck Blackjack Tournament, $1,280 in prizes (based on 100 players), $300 added. Entry, $10. Players get $1,000 in tournament chips. Bonus: $250 in tournament chips if a player tips the dealer at least $2 on the first hand. Betting limits, $25-no max. Starts at 4 p.m., (800) 346-4611, (702) 346-4600.

CARSON VALLEY INN, Minden, Nev., April 28, Carson Valley Inn Blackjack Tournament, $1,500 in prizes with $750 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $450; 3rd, $300. Entry, $25. Top three players qualify for December’s Tournament of Champions. Registration, 6 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m., (800) 321-6983, (775) 783-7711.

LUCKY EAGLE CASINO, Rochester, Wash., April 28, $1,200 Blackjack Tournament, $1,200 in prizes (based on 48 entries & 24 re-buys). Entry, $20, includes $5 match play, (800) 720-1788.

SUNCOAST HOTEL & CASINO, Las Vegas, Nev., April 29, Double Down Blackjack Tournament, minimum of $1,000 to the winner. Entry, $25. Registration, from 11 a.m. Starts at 1 p.m., (877) 677-7111, (702) 636-7111.

TRUMP PLAZA, Atlantic City, N.J., April 29, $1,000 to the winner. Free entry with 30 minutes of live play with Trump One card. No buy-in. From 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Winners advance to Tournament of Champions, Aug. 26, (609) 441-6000.

FORTUNE BAY RESORT, Tower, Minn., April 30, $1,500 in guaranteed prizes with $500 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $375; 3rd, $250; 4th, $150; 5th-7th, $75. Entry, $10. Re-entry, $10. Players get $300 in tournament chips; $5 add-on gets $200 in chips. Registration, 6 p.m. Starts at 6:30 p.m., (800) 992-7529, (218) 753-3600.

ISLAND VIEW CASINO RESORT, Gulfport, Miss., April 30, $6,500 Blackjack Tournament, $4,000 in cash & $2,500 in promotional-chip prizes. Entry, $25. Registration, 4:30 p.m., (877) 774-8439, (228) 314-2100.

SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO & HOTEL, Salamanca, N.Y., April 30, Buy-in Blackjack Tournament, 100% of buy-ins returned with 50% of buy-ins to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, 30%; 3rd, 20%; 4th-6th, free entry in following week’s tournament. Buy-in, $25 cash or $50 in Seneca Players Club points. Registration, 3 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Starts at 6 p.m. Finals, 8 p.m., (888) 913-3377.

RHYTHM CITY CASINO, Davenport, Iowa, April 30, Bank It Blackjack, $2,800 in prizes with $1,250 to the winner (based on 90 players). Other prizes: 2nd, $525; 3rd, $325; 4th, $250; 5th, $200; 6th, $150; 7th, $100. Entry, $20. Registration, 5 p.m. Starts at 6 p.m. If 89 or fewer players enter, the prize pool will be $2,500, (800) 843-4753.

JUMER’S CASINO & HOTEL, Rock Island, Ill., April 30. Six decks, Live-Action Blackjack Tournament, $1,000 added with $400 and any table winnings to the winner. All players keep table winnings. Other prizes: 2nd, $300; 3rd, $200; 4th, $100; 5th-6th, buffet. Buy-in, $100, per round; free entry. Blackjacks pay 3:2 odds. Image Player’s Club members. Registration, from 7 a.m. Starts at 6:30 p.m., (800) 477-7747, (309) 756-4611.

PECHANGA CASINO, Temecula, Calif., May 1, TGIF Blackjack Tournament, $10,000 in guaranteed prizes with $4,000 to winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $2,000; 3rd, $1,500; 4th, $1,000; 5th, $750; 6th, $500; 7th, $250. Buy-in, $75. Starts at 7 p.m., (877) 711-2946, (951) 693-1819.

GOLDEN NUGGET, Las Vegas, Nev., May 1-3, What’s the Deal? Blackjack & Poker Tournaments, $80,000 in prizes. Entry for both events, $500, (800) 777-5687, (702) 385-7111.

JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET, Sparks, Nev., May 1-3, Ace in the Hole Blackjack Tournament, $20,000 in prizes (based on full participation). Entry, $150. Discounted room rate available for tournament players; $49 optional stay-over rate for May 3, (800) 468-4388.

ATLANTIS CASINO, Paradise Island, Bahamas, May 2, Blackjack Tournament, $25,000 in prizes, (800) PLAY-711, (888) 877-7525.

KEWADIN SHORES CASINO, St. Ignace, Mich., May 3, Free Blackjack Tournament, $560 in prizes with $300 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $150; 3rd, $50; 4th-7th, $15. Free entry, Northern Rewards members. Top three winners qualify for the Championship Finals, Dec. 5-6. Registration, 11:30 a.m. Starts at noon, (800) KEWADIN.

HARRAH’S N. KANSAS CITY, N. Kansas City, Mo., May 3, prizes based on number of entries. Buy-in, $35. Limited to 98 players. Starts at 4 p.m., (816) 472-7777, (800) HARRAHS.

LUCKY DOG CASINO, Skokomish Nation, Wash., May 3, High Roller Blackjack Tournament, $200 added. Entry, $35, (360) 877-5657.

TURNING STONE CASINO, Verona, N.Y., May 4. Six decks, Blackjack Doubleheader, $5,000 in prizes with $3,000 to the winner (based on full participation). Other prizes: 2nd, $1,200; 3rd, $600; 4th, $400; 5th, $350; 6th, $250; 7th, $200. Entry, $50 or 50 Karats in club points. Afternoon tournament starts at 1 p.m. Evening tournament starts at 7 p.m., (800) 771-7711, ext. 7766, (315) 361-7766. Website: www.turningstone.com

JERRY’S NUGGET, North Las Vegas, Nev., May 5, Jerry’s Big Bucks Blackjack Tournament, $2,000 in guaranteed prizes with $1,000 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $500; 3rd, $300; 4th, $100; 5th-6th, $50 apiece. Entry, $20, More Club members. Players get $500 in nonnegotiable chips. Betting limits, $10-no limit. Players must register before noon, May 1, 2009. Starts at 7 p.m., (866) 399-3005, (702) 399-3000.

LIBERTY OF THE SEAS, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, May 9-15, from Miami, Fla., Masters Blackjack Tournament. Hosted during seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise, (888) 561-2234.

HARRAH’S N. KANSAS CITY, N. Kansas City, Mo., May 10, prizes based on number of entries. Buy-in, $35. Limited to 98 players. Starts at 4 p.m., (816) 472-7777, (800) HARRAHS.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, Ore., May 10, Moolah for Mom $500 Bonus Mother’s Day Blackjack Tournament. Cash prizes based on participants plus $500 bonus to the winner. Other bonus prizes: 2nd, $250; 3rd, $100. Buy-in, $25. Starts at 2 p.m., (800) 953-4800, (541) 756-8800.

GOLDEN NUGGET, Laughlin, Nev., May 15-17, $20,000 Roddin’ on the River Blackjack Tournament, $20,000 in prizes. Entry, $50. Special casino room rate, (866) 714-4185, (702) 298-7111.

CORAL PRINCESS, May 15-18, Princess Cruises, Los Angeles to Vancouver, Princess Players Blackjack Tournament, $3,000 & Mexico or Caribbean cruise for two to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $750; 3rd, $250. Other finalists share $500. Entry, $100. Re-entry, $100. Slot & poker tournaments with similar prizes. Cabins from $249 to $409, (800) 774-6237, (800) PRINCESS.

ECSTASY, Carnival Cruise Lines, Galveston, Tex., May 16, five-day cruise, Fortunes of Fun Casino Cruises’ Blackjack Tournament, $1,000 in cash plus a two-night getaway for two persons at the Venetian or Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $1,000; 3rd, $500; 4th-7th, $250. Entry, $50. Also, slot tournament with the same prize-entry structure, (888) CARNIVAL. Website: www.carnival.com

KEWADIN SHORES CASINO, St. Ignace, Mich., May 17, Free Blackjack Tournament, $560 in prizes with $300 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $150; 3rd, $50; 4th-7th, $15. Free entry, Northern Rewards members. Top three winners qualify for the Championship Finals, Dec. 5-6. Registration, 11:30 a.m. Starts at noon, (800) KEWADIN.

HARRAH’S N. KANSAS CITY, N. Kansas City, Mo., May 17, prizes based on number of entries. Buy-in, $35. Limited to 98 players. Starts at 4 p.m., (816) 472-7777, (800) HARRAHS.

LAS VEGAS HILTON, Las Vegas, Nev., May 22-24, $30,000 Stars & Stripes Blackjack Tournament, $30,000 in prizes with $15,000 to the winner (prize structure based on participation). Other prizes: 2nd, $5,500; 3rd, $3,500; 4th, $2,000; 5th, $1,400; 6th, $800; 7th, $300; 8th-22nd, $100. Entry for non-qualified guests, $599, includes room for three nights. Resorts Destination Casino Club members. Advance reservations required, (800) 457-3307, (702) 732-5151.

HARRAH’S N. KANSAS CITY, N. Kansas City, Mo., May 24, prizes based on number of entries. Buy-in, $35. Limited to 98 players. Starts at 4 p.m., (816) 472-7777, (800) HARRAHS.

LAS VEGAS HILTON, Las Vegas, Nev., May 25-27. Six decks, $100,000 Blackjack Tournament, $100,000 in prizes with $50,000 to the winner. Other prizes: 2nd, $12,000; 3rd, $8,000; 4th, $6,000; 5th, $4,000; 6th, $3,000; 7th, $2,000; 8th-22nd, $1,000. Buy-in for non-rated guests, $499, includes room for three nights; free entry to invitational guests. Free entry for getting a suited blackjack on a $10 bet in live play. Players get $5,000 in nonnegotiable chips. Betting limits, $100-2,500, (800) 457-3307, (702) 732-5151.

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