Published: April 25, 2008 03:12 pm      

Poker Run invades Ada

Ada — Motorcycle and Classic car enthusiasts are invited to participate in the 2008 Ada Bike Run May 10, benefiting Ada Area Youth Shelter. While poker runs have previously been held in the area, this is the first run by the youth shelter.

The event is a five-stop, 171 mile poker game on wheels. At each stop contestants will pick up one card, eventually assembling a five-card poker hand.

Crafty contestants who bought mulligan redraws can play them at the stops in hopes of getting better cards. Once all players finish their trek, prizes will be awarded for best hand, second-best hand, and worst hand. Door prizes will also be awarded.

Entry fees are $25 for solo players, and additional hands for passengers will cost $15. For those that register early, entry fees are $20, and passenger hands are $10. Mulligans can be purchased for $5 apiece.

The event starts at 9 a.m. in the Ada Home Depot parking lot.

Those interested in participating can register until 11 a.m., the deadline for participating vehicles to enter the run. According to event organizers, the intermediate stops are tentatively scheduled to be in Sulphur, Tishomingo, Coalgate and Calvin.

The event finishes at the youth shelter in Ada, where riders will display their final hands. Players will be treated to a catered meal at the youth shelter, and prizes will be awarded at 4 p.m.

More information on the event can be found on the Bike Run web site, www.adarun.com, by contacting the organizers at adabikerun@gmail.com, or by phoning (580)515-7602.