Onaway Chamber to host poker tournament
A $1,000 cash prize will be up for grabs at the inaugural Onaway Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament October 22 at Stoney Creek Restaurant and Lounge.
It is yet another innovative fundraiser of the Onaway Chamber of Commerce, which is looking to take advantage of the poker craze sweeping the nation.
Proceeds will be used to fund ongoing projects, including the fireworks show for next year?s festival.
Chamber member Joe Libby has been spearheading the effort and helped organize tournaments in Hillman and Rogers City. ?There are a lot of players out there,? Libby said.
He said there were more than 70 players in Rogers City and 142 in Hillman. The winner of the Hillman tournament was Jason Larson of Onaway.
?It?s a simple enough game that people can learn and play, and there are books out there for them to learn,? said Libby. The tournament starts at 3 p.m. Libby said players need to pre-register at 733-2683.
There also will be a door prize of a trip for two to Las Vegas.