“Our poker room has seen nonstop action since we opened the doors, and our players know there’s nothing quite like the excitement of a big poker tournament,” said Rivers Casino & Resort General Manager Mary Cheeks. Registration for the Capital Region Classic opens May 17 at the main cashier cage on the Rivers gaming floor. It’s the first of many large tournaments that will be held at Rivers, and is expected to bring hundreds of players to the casino’s Event Center over May 24 to 28, all vying for a piece of the $100,000 prize pool. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady today announced details of the first-ever $100,000 guaranteed Capital Region Classic Poker Tournament. News Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Announces Largest Poker Event Ever Held in the Capital Region