LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN MARITIME MUSEUM TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT On June 10, 2017, The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum will host a Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. The doors will open at 5 PM, tournament play begins at 6 PM until 12 AM. This fundraising event will benefit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum. The tournament is open to the first 150 players that register. Initial buy-in is $50.00, re-buys are optional at $50.00 each. Players may pre-register before June 10, 2017, to reserve their place at the tournament. All donations to the Museum are tax deductible. Poker Productions LLC will conduct the tournament. Doors open at 5 PM for registration. The top five finishers will receive gift cards in amounts based on a percentage of the initial buy in, 40% for 1st place, 20% for 2nd place, 15% for 3rd place, 10% for 4th place, and 5% for 5th place. Gift baskets will be awarded to the 6th, 7th and 8th place winners. In conjunction with the Poker Tournament, the Museum will also hold a 50/50 Raffle with the drawing announced that evening. A concession stand and bar will be available to the players. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum in Madisonville is an educational non-profit organization that offers exhibits and unique hands-on educational programs that bring the story of Louisiana’s heritage to life. The museum exhibits are open Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM-4 PM and Sunday Noon-4 PM. For additional information call the Maritime Museum at (985) 845-9200 or visit the website at www.lpbmm.org. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum 133 Mabel Drive Madisonville, LA 70447