Elizabeth Little(credit: Image Masters Inc - Cherokee Casino)
WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, Okla. – The 3rd annual Blast to the Past poker tournament is currently at play this Labor Day weekend at Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs. The tournament features 12 events over 6 days, Aug. 27 – Sept. 1, with buy-ins ranging from $120 - $550.
Event No. 1 – No Limit Hold ‘em
Blast to the Past’s first event attracted 33 players for a No Limit Hold ‘em tournament. Buy-in was $120. Contender Elizabeth Little of Bella Vista, AR, laid down the final hand and took home $1,296. The total prize pool was $2,970.
Final results are as follows:
1) Elizabeth Little - $1,296
2) Rick Gebhart - $743
3) David Morris - $446
4) Brian Woolard - $297
5) Corey Taylor - $149
Event No. 2 – Jack & Jill
Day one of the Blast to the Past poker tournament also featured the popular Jack & Jill event where two players (one male and one female) paired to alternate play during the No Limit Hold ‘em tournament. Mike and Shanna Barnett of Kansas, OK, took top honors in the tag-team event. The event attracted 32 teams, with a $120 buy-in, generating a $2,880 prize pool.
Final results are as follows:
1) Mike & Shanna Barnett - $1,296
2) Mary Loos & David Ramsey - $720
3) Joe Newman & Sandy Blanchard - $432
4) Wayne Marcotte & Jami Ebertord - $288
5) Andy Andrews & Kristi Newton - $144
Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs features more than 1,000 electronic games and 23 poker and table games. Guests can enjoy live entertainment five nights at Twister’s, the casino’s entertainment venue, and delicious dining 24-hours a day at the popular Sidewalk Cafe. Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs is currently undergoing a $125 million expansion to be complete this fall.