ABATE Statewide Poker Run
Poker Run Updates

Locations may have changed since the book was printed. If there are changes not mentioned here that you are aware of, please let the state office know as soon as possible.

UPDATES:

Poker Run Stops

For an online reference to the stops on the poker run this year feel free to check out a site that Chuck Rhode has put together for us.
Online Reference for 2009-2010 ABATE of Wisconsin Poker Run

There is still time to buy a book and get on the run. Get the Entry and Waiver Forms.


Get in on the Run!

The annual poker run starts and ends at the ABATE Summer Hummer each year. There's still time to get in. Click Here to get the waiver and entry form. Then mail it to the state office.

Annual Poker Run Information

ABATE of WISCONSIN, Inc.
Annual Statewide Poker Run
Wisconsin’s Longest & Largest Poker Run

Dear Participants;

Welcome to the 25th year of the ABATE of Wisconsin State Wide Poker Run. This run is a terrific way to get out and travel our great State, meet it's people, and possibly even win some cash. This years run is the third largest ever, with 174 stops throughout the state, a bonus drawing, and $10,000 in prize payouts! With that many stops the poker run has lots of New places to visit, and some of your old favorites too. We are glad that you have chosen to participate, and hope that you enjoy the run.

Please take time to read the new rules and prize structure on the inside front cover of this book. Please remember that the prizes are donated by the establishments you are visiting. Each stop is unique in it's own way, please spend some time at each stop and meet some great freedom fighting people from all over the state.

You have until the 2010 Summer Hummer Rally to get your stops, so take your time, have some fun, and enjoy this great state. Please drink responsibly, and don't drive when you have had too much. We want to see all of your smiling, happy faces in 2010...

Ride Safe, Ride Free, and Remember We All Share the Open Road, No Matter What We Ride, Nancy Santee

RULES:

1. Book fee is $10.00. You may Purchase as many books as you like.
2. A release form must be signed indicating number of books purchased. Please sign and date your book in the space on the next page at the time of purchase.
3. Participants must be 21 yrs of age, or be accompanied in a manner which allows them to legally enter establishments which comprise this run.
4. Your book must be presented at each stop and stamped next to the name of the establishment. Please ask for a stamp that includes the establishment’s NAME, or a representation of the name. Stamped images only-NO SIGNATURES ACCEPTED. A picture of YOU AND THE CURRENT YEAR’S POKER RUN BOOK IN FRONT OF AN ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED if you find the place is closed.
5. Books may be purchased for this poker run from June 2009 until the time of the drawing at the Summer Hummer, ABATE Acres, Greenwood WI, June 2010.
6. The owner of this book is encouraged to draw their own cards. However, if this is not possible, the book may be sent to the drawing with a person of the owner's choice. Books reported lost or stolen (call 1-800-386-4442) will not be accepted at the drawing unless presented by the original owner.

QUALIFYING FOR DRAWING

**Book must have twenty (20) stops stamped to draw a seven card hand

**For each additional 20 stops after the first 20, up to 140 stops, you may discard one card from the original seven and draw a new one. For each additional 10 stops up to 160, you may discard and draw a new one, for each additional 5 stops up to 170 stops you may discard and draw a new one. One additional card may be drawn for every stop after 170 stops. (total possible 21 cards)

**170 stops will be considered a FULL BOOK. All full books will be entered into a special drawing for a total cash prize of $3,500.00 (four $875 winners). Hands drawn for a full book will also be considered for the best card hand prizes.

***Check out the bonus drawing on page 21 of this book!)

PRIZE STRUCTURE

**1099 G's will be issued to winners of reportable cash prizes

**$500 in "ABATE Dollars " will be awarded during the drawing. Drawing a joker from the deck will get you $10 in ABATE Dollars redeemable for ABATE products, memberships, or next year's poker run. The joker will not count as one of your hand cards. First 50 jokers drawn .

**Hoyle's rules apply to poker hands

Overall best hand prize will be $1,000.00
1st Runner-up $800 / 2nd $700 / 3rd $600
4th $500 / 5th $400 / 6th $300 /
7th $200 / 8th $150 / 9th $125 / 10th $100
11th $95 / 12th $90 / 13th $85 / 14th $80
15th $75 / 16th $70 / 17th $65 / 18th $60
19th $55 / 20th $50 / 21st $45 / 22nd $40
23rd $35 / 24th $30 / 25th $25
Worst Hand $25 / District Bonus Drawing $200



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