- Every Wednesday from January to March, blackjack tournaments at Fortune Bay cost $50 to play and start you off with 2,000 chips for 21 rounds.
- The top 30 scorers overall and anyone who wins their week move on to battle for $10,000 on April 1.
TOWER, Minn. - Fortune Bay Resort Casino kicks off a weekly tournament series that runs every Wednesday night from January through March 2026, offering northern Minnesota players a shot at some real prize money.
Every week at 6 p.m., the blackjack tournament begins. The $50 entry fee is divided into $40 for the prize pool and $10 for the charge. Upon signing up, each person receives 2,000 chips; if you would like, you can add an additional $20 to receive 1,000 chips.
Each round plays out over 21 hands. A rotating button decides the betting order for every hand, which keeps things from getting too predictable. Minimum bets are $25 with no ceiling, and blackjacks pay 2:1 without any surrender allowed.
Leaderboard Setup At Fortune Bay
What makes it Minnesota blackjack event intriguing is this: every time you compete, points accumulate on a leaderboard. The top 30 scorers, together with the winners of each weekly round, advance to the Tournament of Champions, which takes place on April 1, 2026. $10,000 is up for grabs in the championship.
It takes consistent attendance and clever play every week to win this. It's not about being fortunate once. Participating in the Fortune Bay Wednesday tournaments increases your chances of making it to April.
The tournament directors settle any issues that pop up during play. If your first round doesn't go well, you can buy back in for less money and try again. This legal blackjack opportunity is an excellent choice whether you want to get better at competitive play or you're just bored on a Wednesday night.