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The tournament will span 2 days, where 16 teams will be duking it out in a double elimination bracket for a $2000 prize pool!



Join the entire Dota 2 community as they compete for the glory, watch the matches live cast and streamed, and win some awesome swag in the raffles (tickets can be obtained by purchasing Ignite game time)



Spectators/casual players are welcome to attend - meet and greet the Dota 2 community and see some amazing games!



Location:

Ignite Gaming Lounge

3341 N. Elston Ave.

Chicago, IL 60618

(Free parking lot, free street parking)



Ignite’s brand new space offers delicious concessions, extended lounge space, and over 50 high-end gaming PC's!







Registration

$125/team pre-registration via PayPal

(Make sure to include your team name and 5 Steam ID's (ex: STEAM_0:1:#########) in the comment box)

Pre-registration is currently: SOLD OUT (0/16 spots remaining)



Team List

No Name

Unicorn Justice

Too Many Carry Players (TMCP)

Kitties Are Precious

DotaNoobs

#Sires4Dota

Team VexX

iGiD

JelloHammerz

uMad

#KILL SECURED DOTA [KS DOTA]

MadCuzBad

2hu

Pudding Wrench

Altered State

TEAM GHOST DAG



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THE FINAL 6



Too Many Carry Players (TMCP)

ooBoGuioo

Shiibbyy - Great White Buffalo

put put

FmQ

mqv



Kitties Are Precious

Skeptyk

Dohz

frostiebear

KRP

Live Reruns



Team VexX

Lights♥

[PPaws] [VexX] carebear_dragon

[VexX] 9o_o6

[PPaws] [VexX] Masterman

Euphiris



uMad

UMad Strelok

Spit-wad

Jahordo

UMad GnE

Amoner



#KILL SECURED DOTA [KS DOTA]

Ding!

NO CONDOM

BBLG

MagnusT

swizzlenuts



Altered State

[A][S]vcarbs

[WP]Sian

comeh

AvuKamu

[as]burgerkong



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Your pre-registration gives you:

- A guaranteed spot in the 16-team bracket

- Free PC rental for all bracketed games

- 1 free raffle ticket (raffle on Saturday evening)



After submitting your payment/team info, you should receive a confirmation e-mail within 48 hours. Please e-mail info@igniteGL.com if you do not receive a confirmation e-mail or you have any questions.



Note: All players must play on their own Steam account on tournament day.



Official Tournament Rules



Prize Breakdown

1st place team: $1000

2nd place team: $600

3rd place team: $400

Raffle prizes: Prizing provided by Ignite Gaming Lounge, Dust-Off + SteelSeries!



Schedule

SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH

Doors/Check-in @ 10AM

Raffle @ 5PM

Day 1 ends when 6 teams remain (approx. 8-10PM)



SUNDAY AUGUST 18TH

Doors/Check-in @ 10AM

Merlini Challenge/Meet and Greet @ 1PM

Tournament Conclusion (approx. 6PM)



The Merlini Challenge

Back by popular demand, Merlini will be stepping back into the 1v1 arena to accept challengers! Any player lucky enough to topple Merlini will bask in the glory of defeating a Dota legend! Additionally, every player that goes face-to-face with Merlini will walk away with a prize!



Travel Information

Ignite is located within walking distance of the Belmont Blue line, as well as the #77 Belmont, #152 Addison, and #52 California bus.

Hotels near O'Hare (Rosemont area) are the best option for those traveling by air. Take the O'hare Blue line straight to the Belmont Blue line stop.

There are also several hotel options directly east of Ignite, by Lake Michigan, which are only about 10 minutes away by car or the Belmont #77 bus.



Confirmed Guests

Ben "Merlini" Wu

Mitchel Calcaterra, SteelSeries

Vykromond, Beyond The Summit

Mike Foster, Massively

NADotA.com



Please be sure to thank our generous sponsors, who have made this tournament possible:







SteelSeries manufactures high-performance gaming gear used by professional gamers all over the world. They have continuously dedicated their efforts to growing local gaming communities, as well as the industry as a whole. SteelSeries has provided prizing and giveaways for attendees of the Dota 2 Open.







Ignite Gaming Lounge serves as the center for all things gaming in Chicago, hosting regular meet-ups, community events, and tournaments. Ignite has graciously provided their facility, staff, and prizing for the Dota 2 Open.







Dust-Off® for Gaming products... Designed to maximize performance.



Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Dota 2 Open? Contact info@igniteGL.com for opportunities.



Pictures from the $1000 Dota 2 Open on June 15th, 2013



Facebook Event Page

Dota 2 Chicago Facebook Group

[8/11] TI3 Pubstomp Ignite Gaming Lounge3341 N. Elston Ave.Chicago, IL 60618(Free parking lot, free street parking)Ignite’s brand new space offers delicious concessions, extended lounge space, and over 50 high-end gaming PC's!(Make sure to include your team name and 5 Steam ID's (ex: STEAM_0:1:#########) in the comment box)Pre-registration is currently:No NameUnicorn JusticeToo Many Carry Players (TMCP)Kitties Are PreciousDotaNoobs#Sires4DotaTeam VexXiGiDJelloHammerzuMad#KILL SECURED DOTA [KS DOTA]MadCuzBad2huPudding WrenchAltered StateTEAM GHOST DAG------------------ooBoGuiooShiibbyy - Great White Buffaloput putFmQmqvSkeptykDohzfrostiebearKRPLive RerunsLights♥[PPaws] [VexX] carebear_dragon[VexX] 9o_o6[PPaws] [VexX] MastermanEuphirisUMad StrelokSpit-wadJahordoUMad GnEAmonerDing!NO CONDOMBBLGMagnusTswizzlenuts[A][S]vcarbs[WP]SiancomehAvuKamu[as]burgerkong-------------------- A guaranteed spot in the 16-team bracket- Free PC rental for all bracketed games- 1 free raffle ticket (raffle on Saturday evening)After submitting your payment/team info, you should receive a confirmation e-mail within 48 hours. Please e-mail info@igniteGL.com if you do not receive a confirmation e-mail or you have any questions.Note: All players must play on their own Steam account on tournament day.1st place team: $10002nd place team: $6003rd place team: $400Raffle prizes: Prizing provided by Ignite Gaming Lounge, Dust-Off + SteelSeries!Doors/Check-in @ 10AMRaffle @ 5PMDay 1 ends when 6 teams remain (approx. 8-10PM)Doors/Check-in @ 10AMMerlini Challenge/Meet and Greet @ 1PMTournament Conclusion (approx. 6PM)Back by popular demand, Merlini will be stepping back into the 1v1 arena to accept challengers! Any player lucky enough to topple Merlini will bask in the glory of defeating a Dota legend! Additionally, every player that goes face-to-face with Merlini will walk away with a prize!Ignite is located within walking distance of the Belmont Blue line, as well as the #77 Belmont, #152 Addison, and #52 California bus.Hotels near O'Hare (Rosemont area) are the best option for those traveling by air. Take the O'hare Blue line straight to the Belmont Blue line stop.There are also several hotel options directly east of Ignite, by Lake Michigan, which are only about 10 minutes away by car or the Belmont #77 bus.Ben "Merlini" WuMitchel Calcaterra, SteelSeriesVykromond, Beyond The SummitMike Foster, MassivelyNADotA.comSteelSeries manufactures high-performance gaming gear used by professional gamers all over the world. They have continuously dedicated their efforts to growing local gaming communities, as well as the industry as a whole. SteelSeries has provided prizing and giveaways for attendees of the Dota 2 Open.Ignite Gaming Lounge serves as the center for all things gaming in Chicago, hosting regular meet-ups, community events, and tournaments. Ignite has graciously provided their facility, staff, and prizing for the Dota 2 Open.Dust-Off® for Gaming products... Designed to maximize performance. Ignite Gaming Lounge , partnered with SteelSeries and Merlini are thrilled to announce the $2000 Dota 2 Open in Chicago!The tournament will span 2 days, where 16 teams will be duking it out in a double elimination bracket for a $2000 prize pool!Join the entire Dota 2 community as they compete for the glory, watch the matches live cast and streamed, and win some awesome swag in the raffles (tickets can be obtained by purchasing Ignite game time)Spectators/casual players are welcome to attend - meet and greet the Dota 2 community and see some amazing games!