My (future) brother-in-law just played his first ever live tourney 2 weekends ago at the Eaton's Centre. He just really starting playing poker a few months back. Anyway, buy-in was $15 and there were 40 people in the tournament. I found out about it the night before

and was unable to go. The SOB won the tourney and $200. Thing is, if he won it, could have been some easy money for me, but I was glad he had some success. Maybe now I have a companion that wishes to turn pro with me.