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• Schedule 5 2018

During the Poker Run, that’s State Dock. Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2018 Lake Cumberland Poker Run. Just by looking at the different locations of the winners’ hometowns gives an idea of how far word has reached of this amazing event!

• Five State Poker Run The sun is coming up over the plains on the way to the Poker run (between Borger and Guymon) A few folks are getting an early start from The House of Thunder.
• Nov 28, 2018 Poker Runs America is North America premiere promoter of poker runs. Their website and magazine showcase the latest in offshore racing and high-performance powerboats, along with event listings and a rundown of all the latest racing tech.

Poker Runs are a great way to raise money for a charity or cause and have lots of fun doing it. However we get many people asking how do I start a motorcycle poker run and others asking simply how do I play in a poker run. So we have put together these tips on how to hold a motorcycle poker run and how to play.

We will start with the basics...

A Poker Run is simply classic game of poker with each player choosing five (or seven) cards. The person with the best hand wins. 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.

The event begins when you check in and receive a score sheet and route map. Typically, there are five (or seven) checkpoints along the route and you will draw a card at each one. You draw a card, it will then be noted on your score sheet and you will ride on to the next checkpoint. And like a game of poker, the person with the best hand at the end will be deemed the winner.

Preparing for your poker run...

The very first thing you will need to do is to set up the stops where the riders will pick up their cards. The best case is to have a starting point, 3 stops, and an ending point (the starting and ending point can be the same place). However, if for any reason you need to have less than five stops, that's okay too. You can simply draw multiple cards at any of the stops so each player winds up with a total of five cards.

For the starting point I would recommend a biker friendly bar or restaurant. People will normally gather for a while before taking off and it is always good to have some food and drinks available.

For the 3 stops...they can be just about anywhere (even a school parking lot) because the riders are normally just pulling in, getting their cards and continuing. However, if you can find local biker friendly businesses for these stops (bar, restaurant, bike shop, etc.), I recommend it. You can sometime get them to contribute to the prize and donation pots in exchange for bring them a large group of bikers.

For the ending point you want a place that serves food and drink, unless you can set up food and drink yourself...like a BBQ. The riders will all need to gather there until all bikes are in and the winner is determined.

Day of the Ride...

At each stop you need to have a couple of people working the stop with a table and a couple of decks of cards. Each deck of cards is spread on the table face down and shuffled around right before the rider picks their card.

At the starting point the riders will pay their entry fees and register. When they register they will each be given a route map with the stops and a score sheet. (See Below for Sample Score Sheet) The first card will be drawn and scored at registration.

At each stop the riders will pick a card from the deck and the person working the stop will mark the card on the riders score sheet. It is important that the rider presents their scoresheet to the attendant before picking the card. If you permit riders to play more than one hand, they must present each score sheet to the attendant before drawing their card. They cannot draw a card than decide which sheet to mark it on.

At the final stop the riders will pick their last card. The attendant will mark the rider’s scoresheet and keep it. Once the last rider is in the event leaders will go through all the sheets to determine the best hand and the winner. Some rides allow riders to draw an extra card(s) at an additional donation for each card (this is like throwing out cards and drawing new cards in a traditional 5-card draw poker game).

As far as keeping it legal (gambling laws) ...

Note: These are only suggestions. It is recommended you check your local laws to determine if hold a Poker Run violates any local gambling laws.

In most areas a 'Game of Chance' is considered gambling and is not allowed without the proper permits. A straight-out game of poker is gambling because it is purely a game of chance. To keep the local gambling commission at bay, many event promoters insert a game of skill into the route that helps determine the riders' final score.

Again, it is recommended to check with local authorities on the gambling laws in your area and secure any special permits needed.

And of course, the most important thing is to let people know about your Poker Run and the best way to do that is to list you Poker Run on the CycleFish Motorcycle Event Calendar!!!

PRINTABLE - POKER RUN SHEET

Thursday: July 18, 2019

• All day – Boating. Local volunteer passengers available to show you around our waterway.
• 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Participant Registration in the Picton Room at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel.
• 5:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Street party on Riverside Drive. Party and enjoy the boats on display.

Friday: July 19, 2019

• All day – Watch the offshore boats arrive at the Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina. This is a great opportunity to see the boats and meet the drivers!
• All day – Explore the beautiful Town of Clayton. This special evening features great music, a display of boats and lots of fun.
• 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Boat rides for Make-A-Wish kids at the Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina.
• 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Participant Registration in the Picton Room at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel.
• 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Meet the drivers. Boats on Display in the water at the Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina and Antique Boat Museum Docks.
• 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Stroll the Streets of Clayton and enjoy all it has to offer.
• 9:00 p.m. on – Enjoy music at several Downtown bars and restaurants.

Saturday: July 20, 2019

Schedule 5 2018

• All Day – Fun and Excitement by the water and shopping in beautiful Clayton.
• 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Saturday morning Captains’ Breakfast
• 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Mandatory Drivers Meeting
• 9:45 a.m. – “Waves of Wishes” – Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour leaves Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina break wall (CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online)
• 9:45 a.m. – Start your engines and Boats leave the Dock!
• 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 – Staging begins in front of 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, heading West to Bartlett Point. Watch the start of this spectacular event from any point along the shore of beautiful Clayton, NY.
• 10:00 a.m. – POKER RUN STARTS
• 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. First Stop at Cape Vincent, NY.
• 11:30 a.m. – Restart from Cape Vincent
• 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Second Stop & Lunch at Casino Island, Alexandria Bay NY.
• 1:45 p.m – “Waves of Wishes” – Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour leaves Alexandria Bay (CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online)
• 2:00 p.m. – Engines start again leaving out of Alexandria Bay
• 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Third Stop in Ogdensburg, NY.
• 3:30 p. m. – Restart from Ogdensburg.
• 4:30 p.m. – Last Stop and arrive back in Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina.
• 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Hour at 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel.
• 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Saturday banquet and dinner, entertainment, poker awards, and auction.
• 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks Display – In front of Harbor Hotel over the River.