I hereby announce that we are taking entries into the 3rd Heads-Up Challenge! As the reigning HU Goddess, Jordan has invited me to be the new Commissioner for this event!

The rules have changed, so please take a look at the new game format.

The plan is to gather a group of 16 combatants. Round 1 of the event will take place on Thursday, March 23rd at one of 4 time slots, all EST - 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., or 10:30 p.m. In order to accommodate interest in other parts of the World, I am adding a 2 p.m. time slot.

Players will enter into a single elimination - 4 person Heads Up Private Sit and Go game on Poker Stars for $10 + 1. The winners will move on to the next round. These matches will be scheduled in advance as private events.

The remaining rounds will be 2 person Heads-Up matches arranged by random selection. Each match will be best of 3. The winners will advance and repeat the process, until we are down to 2. The finalists will face off heads-up in a best of 3 match.

To enter the event, all contestants will have to transfer $15 in advance for the prize pool. If we have 16 participants, out of the $240 prize pool, the winner will receive $120, 2nd will receive $80, and 3rd and 4th will receive $20.

For remaining rounds, $10 matches will take place on Poker Stars, unless the players mutually agree to play on another site and for an alternate amount.

Based on 16 participants, below is a cost breakdown:

Out on Round 1 - Maximum Cost $26
- Prize pool $15
- Match Buy-in $11

Out on Round 2 - minimum Profit $11
- Round 1 Cost $26
- Round 1 Payout $40 (net profit from round 1 = $14)
- Round 2 Match Buy-in $33 (3 * $11)
- Round 2 Payout $10 (1 win)
- 3/4 place Prize $20

Out on Round 3

2nd Place - minimum Profit $58
- Net Profit Round 2 $1 (+14 round 1, -33 buy-ins, +20 payouts)
- Round 3 Match Buy-in $33 (3 * 11)
- Round 3 Payout $10 (1 win)
- 2nd place prize $80

1st Place - minimum Profit $108
- Net Profit Round 2 $1 (+14 round 1, -33 buy-ins, +20 payouts)
- Round 3 Match Buy-in $33 (3 * 11)
- Round 3 Payout $20 (2 wins)
- 1st place prize $120

If the number of interested players reaches 32, the participants will be split into Regional Divisions (i.e. East / West). Then one additional face off will be held for the ultimate champion. The prize structure will be adjusted to accommodate an additional level. There would be no prize for Round 2. So the maximum cost for this round would change to $9. The prize for 2nd in each Division would be reduced, etc.

The standard night for each assigned match will be on Thursday nights. However, players may mutually agree to alternate nights. All matches should be scheduled 2 days in advance and be reported to the Commissioner for announcement. All matches should be held within 7 days of the assignment. The entire event should go for 3 - 4 weeks.

So, who is interested? Send your request to participate to yosoyveneno@yahoo.com. Priority goes to past Challengers and then on a first come basis. Please provide your email address, IM (if applicable), website (if applicable), Poker Stars screen name and time slot availability.

Let's get it on..........

A few that had already officially expressed interest are below:

1. Smokkee
2. TripJax
3. InGoal
4. Hammer-Hoyzo