Welcome, Tri-State Poker Players!

Nov 29, 2009: BREAKING NEWS. Congratulations to C.J. Burch who survived a field of 90 of Northeast Kansas' toughest players to win the title bracelet at the 2009 Topeka No-Limit Texas Holdem Championship. This is the first of 7 tournaments on the MoKanNeb Tri-State Grand Championship Series. Next up are the Manhattan and Kansas City events. See photo coverage of the Topeka Championship here: http://www.KansasPokerNews.com

Nov. 20, 2009: BREAKING NEWS. The Salvation Army pantries are in major need of restocking for the Holidays! All players attending the following championships will receive extra starting chips by bringing 3 food items or a $2 extra contribution to the S.A. food fund. Food items most desperately needed: High-protein well-preserved items: canned tuna, beans, dry beans, dry rice, canned meat products like Spam, high protein chili / stews / etc. Spread the word and we'll see you at the Final Table!

Nov. 12, 2009: BREAKING NEWS. The 2009 MoKanNeb Poker Championship Series features 8 Title Bracelet events across the region. Currently on the calendar are:

Topeka No-Limit Texas Holdem Grand Championship & Title Bracelet, Nov. 28

Manhattan N-L Texas Holdem Grand Championship & Title Bracelet, Dec. 9

Kansas City K.C. Lowball Grand Championship & Title Bracelet, Dec. 11

Kansas City N-L Texas Holdem Grand Championship & Title Bracelet, Dec. 13

Omaha N-L Texas Holdem Grand Championship & Title Bracelet, Dec. 17

Kansas State Mixed Games Poker Grand Championship & Title Bracelet, Dec. 18

Kansas State Texas Holdem Championship, Open Round 1, Dec. 19

Kansas N-L Texas Holdem Grand Championship & Title Bracelet, Final Rd, Dec. 19

In addition to the individual title bracelets to be awarded at each of these 7 championships, the player with the highest combined overall performance in the tournament series will win the coveted 2009 MoKanNeb Tri-State Poker Grand Championship Title and Bracelet.

Every variety of poker will be played in this series: from Texas Holdem to Omaha to Lowball and Stud. All events are double-elimination giving each player two full opportunities to win the tournament. Therefore, to win the Grand Championship Title, the champion will have to excel at a variety of games against the best competition the region has to offer. This will be a memorable accomplishment which will earn the Champion a place in the MoKanNeb Poker Hall of Fame alongside the legends of Central States poker!

For all dates and more details, visit our calendar page.

For a list of frequently asked questions, see this message post & related links: http://poker.meetup.com/1682/messages/boards/thread/56031...

Check back as more details become available.

100% of net proceeds of these non-profit events benefit the Arthritis Foundation and other local charities.

The Mo-Kan-Neb Poker Meetup Group wishes all players the very best of success!

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Jan. 1, 2008: BREAKING NEWS. Complete photo coverage of the 2008 Kansas No-Limit Poker Grand Championship is now available at: http://www.KansasPokerNews.com

The MoKanNeb Poker Meetup congratulates all 55 players who made this tournament a fitting conclusion to a great 2008 Season and we look forward to seeing you in 2009!