2008 BC Poker Championship winner Daniel Negreanu.The BC Poker Championship is returning to the River Rock Casino in Richmond, British Columbia, Nov. 12-22, 2009.

One of Canada’s largest poker events, the 2009 BCPC will host five events and offer an estimated prize pool of $2.5 million.

The centerpiece of the series is the $2,700 No-Limit Hold’em main event, which will run Nov. 19-22.

Last year Canadian super star Daniel Negreanu stole the show by outlasting all 689 opponents and winning the first place prize of $371,910.

Poker pros Lacey Jones, Brad Booth, Gavin Smith, Dennis Phillips, Steve Paul Ambrose and Liz Lieu also took part in the event.

“It is truly an honor to have BCPC take place at the River Rock Casino as it attracts a group of talented and brave poker players,” said Howard Blank, vice president of media and entertainment with the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.

“Like every year, BCPC features an action-packed week where all players can test their poker face skills and connect with many other great poker players.”

Any player 19 and older can play in the 2009 BCPC. For more information visit the River Rock website here.

Check below for the complete schedule for this year’s BCPC: