Monte Snyder(credit: Image Masters Inc)
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. 5 – Pot Limit Omaha
Monte Snyder, Fayettevlle, AR, swept day three of the Blast to the Past poker tournament, taking home top honors in both events of the day. The first event of day three, Pot Limit Omaha, attracted 10 players generating a total prize pool of $900. Buy-in was $120.
Final results are as follows:
1) Monte Snyder (Fayetteville, AR) - $630
2) Alan Toland (Fayetteville, AR) - $270
Event No. 6 – Triple Low Ball
Day three also featured a Triple Low Ball event. The event attracted 9 entrants, with a $120 buy-in, generating a $810 prize pool.
Final results are as follows:
1) Monte Snyder (Fayetteville, AR) - $405
2) Billy Harrington (Jay, OK) - $243
3) Kevin Kelsey (Broken Arrow, OK) - $162
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.