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May 29, 2024
Sign up for June 8 Golden Eagle Poker Run
By Sponsored by the Lake Eufaula Association,

Kick off your summer with the Lake Eufaula Association’s Golden Eagle Poker Run on June 8.

Participate by boat, bike, or car. The five highest hands payout.

Each entry receives a free T-shirt sponsored by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford of McAlester & Eufaula, Dobber’s Roadhouse & Oklahoma Shirt Co.

Registration is open now! Visit the LEA website for online entry or to download an entry form. www.VisitLakeEufaula. com Call 918-689–7751 for more information. You can also register in person at the LEA’s new office at 851 N. Main in Eufaula.

Pre-Entry packets may be picked up Friday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Eufaula Association office.

Registration on the day of the event will be at Nine Marina at 575 Number 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Additional ways to win:

Mystery Cards

25 Mystery Cards will be in play during the Golden Eagle Poker Run. Each Mystery Card is worth $100 when opened at check-in.

50-50 Drawing Tickets will be sold for a 50/50 Cash Drawing at various card stops during the Golden Eagle Run. One ticket will be drawn for half the money from ticket sales. Drawing will be held on Facebook Live.

Costume Contest

You and your crew are encouraged to dress up our theme this year is the Roaring 20’s. (Or whatever you want) Let your imagination run wild! $1,000 in cash prizes will be given out, sponsored by Hull’s Boat Lift and Docks.

Card stops open at 8:30 a.m. and include Fountainhead Marina, Belle Starr Marina, Sammy’s Surf Shop, Evergreen Marina, Nine Marina, and Xtreme Cove Marina.

Be in line for final check-in by 4 p.m. at Nine Marina.

Proceeds benefit the Lake Eufaula Association, a 501C6 Non-profit Organization.

Rules pertaining to PAYOUTS will be in accordance with Five Card Stud hands.

Payouts will be determined by the number of total entries. Winners will receive payouts at the conclusion of the final check-in. You must be present to win and receive a payout.

The Golden Eagle Run will be held regardless of the weather. Special instructions will be given in case of inclement weather.

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