​Get ready to experience the excitement of Vegas in Chicago! Join top-tier founders, entrepreneurs, tech providers, and industry leaders for an unforgettable night of drinks, food, fun, and poker on October 16th, the opening night of Shoptalk Chicago!

​Location of venue will be given after accepted registration. Venue is located near downtown Chicago and a quick drive from McCormick Place.

​Poker seats are limited, but there's plenty more to enjoy. Even if you’re not playing poker, come for the open bar, delicious food, Music by DJ GloUp Jake, pool table, and fun prizes to win.

​Poker Seat Information:

​Poker seats are first come first serve. You must specify that you are interested in a poker spot on your RSVP. If spot is approved, you will be given a ticket to play at the door.

​Poker Rules & Logistics

• ​Poker tournament starts at 6-10 PM. There is a 30 people limit for playing.

• ​Tournament chips have no real cash value.

• ​The tournament will start off with some free play to get warmed up and once everyone is ready, we will start the single-elimination Texas Hold Em' Tournament.

• ​Each player will start out with $5000 in chips and play for Top 3 winner prizes. We will raise blinds every 20-30 minutes, as well as merge tables when appropriate. We will allow buy-backs in the first hour for $2,000 to keep things fair for everyone.

• ​Once we are at the final table, the other table can be used for free play or a sit-and-go tournament.

• ​Top 3 ending players will receive prizes. Prizes to be announced at a later date

• ​This poker tournament is for fun and networking only. All poker skill levels are encouraged to play. Dealer will help with teaching the players as needed.

​Don't miss out on the chance to have an fun evening!

​Priority will be given to brand operators and founders, and we're capping at 100 so reserve a spot now!

​Music provided by DJ GloUp Jake