University Poker Tour

Tennessee’s Premier Poker League Since 2005

Elevate Your Game!

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Tour Locations

Friday	Saturday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Ice House Café 6:30 & 9 pm Directions	The Pinnacle 1:30 & 4 pm Directions	The Pinnacle 6:30 & 9 pm	Ice House Café 7 pm	The Pinnacle 6:30 & 9 pm	Ice House Café 7 pm
No-Limit Hold’em Smoker Friendly	No-Limit Hold’em Smoke-Free	No-Limit Hold’em Smoke-Free	Pot-Limit A.O. Omaha / Omaha 8 Smoker Friendly	No-Limit Hold’em Smoke-Free	Limit H.O.R.S.E. Deep Stack Event Smoker Friendly

LOCAL PLAYERS – LOCAL WINNERS

(Really!)

Tour XIII Champion

James Whitehead

Tournament Summary

”It's hard work... Playing poker. Don't let anyone tell you different. Think about what it's like sitting at a poker table with people whose only goal is to cut your throat, take your money, and leave you out back talking to yourself about what went wrong inside.”

~Stu Unger, Three-time WSOP Champion

Mission Statement

We at the University Poker Tour enjoy the sport of Poker. We also enjoy helping educate players of all skill levels in the etiquette of Tournament play.

If you win our Tour, you will be ready for the experience in which you are about to take part. Elevate Your Game!

What is UPT?

The University Poker Tour is a FREE Poker league that allows players of any skill level to compete in a professionally organized environment.

Does it cost anything?

No! No entry fee. No cover charge. No drink minimum. Free is free!

Can I win anything?

Absolutely! It is UPT’s goal to send players from our league to Professional Poker events.

Tour I Winner: Pat Evans of Clarksville – 2006 Tunica World Poker Open

Tour II Winner: Kevin Ballard of Clarksville – 2006 WSOP Circuit Event – Las Vegas

Tour III Champion : Sam Nicholson of Clarksville – 2006 WSOP – Las Vegas

Tour IV Champion: Gary Boykin of Clarksville – WPT Boot Camp – Foxwoods

Tour V Champion: Chuck Walker of Clarksville

Tour VI Champion: Lisa Wise of Clarksville – 2007 WSOP – Las Vegas

Tour VII Champion: Sean Briggs of Clarksville – Tunica Prize Package

Tour VIII Champion: Jerrod Frances of Clarksville – Tunica Prize Package

Tour IX Champion: Rose Damsker of Clarksville - Tunica Prize Package

Tour X Champion: Maria Morales of Clarksville – Tunica Prize Package

Tour XI Champion: Jerrod Frances of Clarksville - 2008 WSOP

Tour XII Champion: Doug Pettus of Clarksville – Tunica Prize Package

Tour XIII Champion: James Whitehead of Clarksville – Tunica Prize Package

How do I win Prizes?

The UPT is a point-based league. All players will receive points for each entry into a tournament. The top finishers also earn weighted prize points based on finishing position. At the end of each tour a Grand-Prize will be awarded.

What are the rules?

The UPT uses a modified version of the Poker Tournament Directors Association rule set. We play like we were in a casino, not like they play in the movies or as you might at your buddy’s house.

How old do I have to be to play?

You must be at least 21 years of age to play in our events.

Isn’t this Illegal?

In a word, No. There is no law against playing poker. Gambling is against the law in the State of Tennessee. In order to gamble you must put up something of value in hopes of a return. Our Events are free, and no laws are broken.

Smoking in public places is illegal in Tennessee, why are you smoking at your events?

Age Restricted Venues such as Choppers & The Ice House allow smoking. Smoking is not permitted at The Pinnacle.

“The strong point in poker is never to lose your temper, either with those you are playing with or, more particularly, with the cards.

There is no sympathy in poker. Always keep cool. If you lose your head you will lose all your chips.”

~From The Gentleman’s Handbook on Poker by William J. Florence