How To Throw A Poker Run
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How to throw a poker run. The poker run was originally an event bikers played on their harley s but over the years it has been borrowed by boaters and even runners. The most popular poker runs thus far have been motorcycle runs but the format has spread to boats planes bicycles and just about any other form of transport you can. Allow plenty of time to plan and advertise. How to plan a poker run half and half raffle.
Poker run is an excuse to meet up travel and have a good time at the stops usually either five or seven en route. Your organization may choose to donate 100 percent of the profits to your charity or you may need to deduct expenses. Determine social event for finish of poker run. Typically a liquor basket.
Determine if you will have other activities such as a silent auction swap shop etc. A poker run is simply classic game of poker with each player choosing five or seven cards. The first thing you need to do is get approval from the towns that your poker run will go thru. Solicit donations for event such as food beverage entertainment.
Typically there are five checkpoints along the route and you will draw a card at each one. The event begins when you check in and receive a score sheet and route map. I was trying to think of classy and fun activities for a group of 8 or so guys. A participant can.
Assemble support materials such as tables chairs grills etc. A participant can purchase a ticket at a chance to win a liquor basket. And like a game of poker the person with the best hand at the end will be deemed the winner. The difference is instead of a dealer dealing the cards to the players the players enjoy a fun ride randomly choosing a card at each stop.
You will also need to make sure that at the end of the run is at a park or event hall. You draw a card it will then be noted on your score sheet and you will ride on to the next checkpoint. Last october i was in the midst of planning a bachelor party for a good friend. Even though i d not really ever played myself a friendly game of poker seemed like just the ticket for a couple hours of entertainment to start the evening off.
The person with the best hand wins. A participant can purchase a ticket at a chance to win half of whatever ending dollar amount is. There may be some paperwork and fees.