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April 7, 2005

By Joaquin Ochoa, thedailyeasternnews.com

Like a pair of Aces in the hole (the first two cards dealt), University Board isn't taking a gamble betting on student's participation on Saturday's No-limit Texas Hold'Em Tournament-they've even raised the odds.

Smaller poker events were held previously in residence halls and on weeknights, but Theresa Outman, event coordinator, said the event was "overwhelmingly" popular, and they didn't have enough space for everyone.

"People really seemed to enjoy it, so why not give it to them," said Outman, a senior marketing major.

This event offers more of everything, said Outman. The event will be from noon to 4 p.m. at McAfee Gymnasium and is open to anyone with a Panther Card.

"Now (students) can come here and actually win a prize and compete with more than just their friends, test their skills, maybe meet some other people who like to play, and then they can play together later.

Jim Segal, a sophomore psychology major, Mike Adams, a sophomore history major and Kevin O'Leary, a sophomore computer information systems major, say the game is so popular, many play a couple times a week.

Outman said the group wants to capitalize on the game's popularity.

2004 was a record year for the poker world, according to John Caldwell of at www.Pokernews.com, and this year figures to surpass it as millions more figure to ante up for an even more.

While Adams was an avid poker player before the hype began, Segal and O'Leary started playing Hold'Em last year.

"Last year it would be a 15-player, full-floor event," Segal said.

"We just go with what's popular, we do survey about what people are interested in. We did a lot of stuff with RHA (Residence Hall Association), and we heard a lot of stuff about how people were playing (Texas Hold'em).

"We just wanna get in on the action," said Outman.

Outman said the top five winners will win prizes that include: First Place: 300-piece clay poker set with carrying case and dealer button and "bragging rights;" the movie "Rounders," starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton; and Wal-Mart gift cards.

The game is similar to those seen on the Travel Channel, ESPN and others with a process of elimination. Everyone starts off with $400 in chips, no one gets extra chips, and it is a matter of winner take all. Outman said there will be no dress code, so players can try to throw opponents off with their "accessories."

"There's no dress code. I mean unless you don't have a Panther Card. If you're going to dress all cowboyish, that's your say; I'm not going to judge you," Outman said.