Cannin Mecklenburg from Austin, MN and Diana Martin from the Touchdown Club in North Platte, NE have both qualified for the Vegas or Bust National Championship on Wednesday, July 4th via Super TOC's. Both Cannin and Diana have also won $200 towards expenses which is the maximumallowed by law in the state of MN. A Super TOC is any bar that runs more two or more league nights for the quarter at a standard level of sponsorship.
On Sunday night April 1st, Jeff Dalmedo from Randolph, New Jersey was able to take down the FPN monthly online championship. Jeff screen name "JeffD23" was able to beat Randy Riley "Roughneck" from Sedalia, Missouri heads up for the victory. Jeff plays his weekly games at the Laughing Lion in Dover, New Jersey. Jeff now has bragging rights going into the NJ playoffs as he will be now attempting for a double stack at the National Championship.
Two more scratch poker winners were just turned in! Jacquelin Pavek from Cannon Falls, MN hit a straight flush (2h, 3h, 4h, 5h, and 6h) to qualify for the Vegas or Bust National Championship on July 4th at the MGM and wins $200 cash. Alex Aemisegger from Bismarck, ND hit four jacks to also qualify making him eligible for the National Championship.
Don't forget that it is easier than ever to qualify now through the scratch poker game. As of April 1st all it takes is two pair or better to be qualified for a chance to win.
Royal Flush = $1000 plus National Championship Seat
Straight Flush = $200 plus National Championship Seat
Four of a Kind = National Championship Seat
2 Pair or Better = Entry into a monthly drawing for National Championship Seat
Steven Rien from Annandale, MN was surprised on his regular league night on Wednesday with a brand new 40 inch HDTV. Steven was drawn for the February perfect attendance which we kept quiet so we could surprise him at his bar Rich's in Annandale, MN. The March perfect attendance winner was Randy Edison from the Side Street Saloon in Milnor, ND. Randy has qualified for the Vegas or Bust National Championship on July 4th by just showing up to his regular poker nights.
The next contest has been announced! The "Golden Ticket" is a fun spoof on Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory to determine the next FPN Poker Pro! The national champ will represent the league and have multiple tournament appearances for an entire year with a $10,000+ in travel, tournament buy-ins, and other benefits of being the FPN Champ! We had some fun with the theme and a big thanks goes out to all participating bars and players for supporting the league and making this contest possible.
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