Ryan Watson(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. 3 – No Limit Hold ‘em
Local Arkansas players swept Day 2 of the tournament. All money earners in the day’s two events were from Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs’ eastern-neighboring state.
The tournament’s third event, No Limit Hold ‘em, attracted 17 players generating a total prize pool of $1,530. Buy-in was $120.
Final results are as follows:
1) Ryan Watson (Fayetteville, AR) - $765
2) Nickolas Amos (Rogers, AR) - $459
3) Fred Guthrie (Elkins, AR) - $306
Event No. 4 – H.O.S.E.(Hold'Em, Omaha, Stud, Stud Hi/lo)
Day two of the Blast to the Past poker tournament also featured a H.O.S.E. event. The event attracted 25 entrants, with a $120 buy-in, generating a $2,250 prize pool.
Final results are as follows:
1) Mike Baker (Springdale, AR) - $1,125
2) Robert Bratton (Rogers, AR) - $675
3) Greg Judkins (Springdale, AR) - $450
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.