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

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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

 

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"Poker reveals to the frank observer something else of import—it will teach him about his own nature.

Many bad players do not improve because they cannot bear self-knowledge."

~David Mamet

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University Poker Tour Schedule

Tour I began December 16th, 2005 & ended January 13th, 2006

Winner – Pat Evans of Clarksville

 

Tour II began January 13th, 2006 & ended March 31st, 2006

Winner – Kevin Ballard of Clarksville

 

Tour III began April 1st, 2006 & ended June 30th, 2006

Winner – Sam Nicholson of Clarksville

 

WSOP / July 4th Break - Good Luck To All UPT WSOP Players

 

Tour IV began July 7th, 2006 & ended September 29th, 2006

Winner – Gary Boykin of Clarksville

 

Fall Break

 

Tour V began October 6th, 2006 & ended December 22nd, 2006

 Winner – Chuck Walker of Clarksville

 

Winter Break

 

Tour VI began December 29th, 2006 & ended March 30th, 2007

Winner – Lisa Wise of Clarksville

 

Spring Break

 

Tour VII began April 6th, 2007 & ended May 18th, 2007

Winner – Sean Briggs of Clarksville

 

Tour VIII began May 19th, 2007 & ended June 30th, 2007

Winner – Jerrod Frances of Clarksville 

 

Summer Break