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**Cherokee Casino Poker Tournaments** ## What is the Cherokee Casino Poker Tournament? The Cherokee Casino Poker Tournament is a major poker tournament held annually at the Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, North Carolina. The tournament is open to both professional and amateur players, and has a prize pool of over $1 million. The tournament is typically held in late January or early February. ### History of the Cherokee Casino Poker Tournament The Cherokee Casino Poker Tournament was first held in 2005. The tournament was originally a small event, with a prize pool of only $50,000. However, the tournament quickly grew in popularity, and by 2010, the prize pool had reached over $1 million. The tournament has continued to grow in popularity in recent years, and is now one of the most prestigious poker tournaments in the world. ### Format of the Cherokee Casino Poker Tournament The Cherokee Casino Poker Tournament is…