TCI Boat Club Returns with its Annual Poker Run
The highly anticipated 9th Annual Poker Run returns for 3 days from July 28th to 30th, 2023. Starting with a kick-off party at Shisha Lounge, Grace Bay, the Big Day on the water, and ending with a cool down party at Capt. Oak’s Tiki Bar. The poker run is for gamblers, water lovers, boat lovers and the charitable, with all proceeds going to the Turks and Caicos Kidney Foundation!
What is the Annual Poker Run?
A round of poker- but with an island twist! Participants can register in advance or at Shisha Lounge at the kick-off party; entry fee is $250 per hand. On the Big Day on the Water, whether you get their by land or ocean, each participant will be dealt a hand by certified card dealers, courtesy of one of their sponsors, Casablanca Casino. The final stop at Blue Haven Marina will be where all participants will play their final draw and the winners will be announced. Every year, this event is joined by participants, the boat-community, local-community, family and friends- whether you’re a participant or just along for the fun! Each stop has music, food and drink available for purchase- making this a fun filled trek around the island!
Registration
$250 entry fee per hand.
Contact 432-0595 to make payment, fill out and submit your registration form.
Schedule of Events
July 28th, Day 1 | Kick-off party and Poker Run registration at Shisha Lounge, Grace Bay
July 29th, Day 2 | The Big Day on the water!
Start Point | Walkin Marina, Heaving Down Rock
1st Stop | Bellefield Landing at Hog Road Restaurant with first raffle draw
2nd Stop | Noah’s Ark
3rd Stop | Kyle’s Crusty Crab in Turtle Cove
4th Stop | Blue Hills Jetty with second raffle draw
5th Stop | Grand Finale & Announcement of Winners at Blue Haven Marina
July 30th, Day 3 | Cool Down party at Capt. Oak’s Tiki Bar
Big Prizes to be Won!
The poker run is up for $18,500 of winnings!
1st Place | $5,000
2nd Place | $2,000
3rd Place | $1,500
Royal Flush | $10,000 cash prize
Raffles
Two Raffle draws will be taking place on the big day! All proceeds from raffle tickets will go to the Kidney Foundation.
RAFFLE I
Tickets can be purchased at $10 each from Hog Road Restaurant or call 432-0595.
Prizes will be drawn on the big day at the 1st stop, Hog Road Restaurant.
Prizes
- Island-to-Island car transport
- Half day boat excursion for 4
- BBQ Grill & accessories
- Half day Snorkeling Trip for 2
- Round-Trip Ferry Tickets
- Car Rental (in North Caicos)
RAFFLE II
Tickets can be purchased at $10 each from the Kidney Foundation or call 432-0595.
Prizes will be drawn on the big day at the 4th stop, Blue Hills Jetty.
Prizes
- One night stay for two on COMO Parrot Cay
- One night stay at Grace Bay Club
- 42 inch smart TV
- Round trip ticket to anywhere Caicos Express flies
- One night stay at Alexandra Resort
- One night stay at Royal West Indies Resort
- $100 gift certificate from Hemmingway’s Restaurant
All proceeds go to the Turks and Caicos Kidney Foundation
