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Poker League

Brainerd, Minn.

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Want to learn to play
Texas Hold’em?

Want to play with fun people?
Want to learn and play for FREE?
Come hang out with us every month and hone those skills!
Our volunteer Dealers will help you along the way!

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Check-in, earn prizes, and see upcoming events!

Current 2026 "Tournament of Champions" Qualifiers:

Al Wikstrom +1
Mark Secora +2
Jeff Elder +2
Mike Pitts
Craig Wendstrand +2
Joe Palmer “Master of Ducks” +2
Shawn Robin
Mary Williams +1 (L+1)
Jodi Pittman (D) +3
Scott Larson +1
Eli Olson (D)
Bob Sauerwein
Mike Naillon +1
Josh Ikola (D) +1
Abe Mrosla +3
Falicia Flynn +1 (L+1)
Brittany Fox (D)
Don Williams (D) +2
Tom Weber
Shayla Heuer
Mark Vikander
Brent Prueser +1
Cheryl Olson +1
Russ Jensen +2
Holly Rose (D)
Larry Maxwell
Mike Ellis +1
Anthony Robinson
William Welcher +1
Kib Wiedell +1
Rick Anderson
Jared Klabo +5
Tim Bosch (D) +2
Jim Caughey +1
Kent Klingensmith
Rashad Nordstrom
Ben Abear
Emalia Varner
Cindy Davis (Dice#2) +1
Cole Popp
John Peters
Lori (Doc) Olson (D) (L+1)
Mylez Deck
Nick Hall
Taylor Thiery
John Jensen
Chase Pratt +1
Sarah Cox
Louie Longo
Crystal Nuijens
Thomas Lyshoj
Kevin Kleinschmidt
Trevor Tobin
Bridgette Robinson
Tadina Ikola (L+1) +1
Vickie Zell (L+1) +1
Carrie Jones (L+1)
Angie Wegener (L+1)
Val Zaborowski
Ken Slama
Gene Davis
Perry Erickson
Gary Tank
Leonard Raddohl
John Cluever
Susan Olsen
Butch Rhoades
Douglas Johnson

First Out @ TOC 2026:
Tadina Ikola

“Charmed” Guests:

Legacy (Tattoo):
Tadina Ikola (D)
Holly Rose (D)

Updated June 16th, 2026

Legend:

(D) Dealer
(L) Ladies Night Game
(LJ) Lakes Jam Game

Current 2026 "Rounders Cup" Point Qualifiers:

First Quarter Top Points Winners:

1) Tim Bosch 1410

2) Jodi Pittman 1080

3) Bridget Robinson 1010

Second Quarter Top Points Winners:

1) Jared Klabo 1220

2) Val Zaborowski 1150

3) Joseph Palmer 940

Third Quarter Top Points Winners:

~Updated in September~

Fourth Quarter Top Points Winners:

~Updated in December~

Updated 6/16/26

8th Annual "Tournament of Champions" Winners:

8th Annual T.O.C. Winners:

First Place: Roger Britton

Second Place: Mark Secora

Third Place: Matt Squires

Fourth Place: Gary Balsimo

Fifth Place: Josh Secora

Sixth Place: Tom Caughey

Seventh Place: Shawn Robin

Bubble: Angie Wegener

Other Prizes and Winners:

First Player Out: Tadina Ikola

First Dealer Out: Tadina Ikola

Dealers Horse Race Winner: Roger Britton

Mini Tournament Winner: Chase Pratt

Golden Ticket Winner: Christy Tobin

Previous "Tournament of Champions" First Place Winners:

Year One: Linnea Ann

Year Two: Don Williams

Year Three: Cole Cameron

Year Four: Ryan Nelson

Year Five: Brent Prueser

Year Six: Kevin Kleinschmidt

Year Seven: Ken Linn

Year Eight: Roger Britton

Year Nine: TBD

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A GREAT night of poker at Cragun's Legacy Courses! 99 entrants! So close to 100!! We had TWO Quads hit (both quad 9’s!) AND a Royal Flush! Here’s your winners:
1) Leonard Raddohl
2) John Cluever Jr
3) Susan Olsen
4) Butch Rhoades (winning a poker book by Emily’s Used Books!)
5) Douglas Johnson (winning a gift card to Emily's Used Books!)

Great night of poker! See everybody in two weeks on July 6th at Taconite Canteen & Event Center for our Free Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at Taconite Canteen! Enjoy the Holiday!!
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Susan Olsen struck lightning last night hitting the top spot of our High Hand Jackpot Board!!

She hit the Diamond Royal Flush winning a plethora of prizes: A Royal Flush card protector, a custom BLAPL deck of playing cards and a special (undisclosed) prize from Central Minnesota Dermatology and our dealer Roger Britton! (Thank you for the donation!)

Susan ended up winning even more prizes when she took third place out of 99 entrants! Great job Susan!!
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Our upcoming game Free Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at Cragun's Legacy Courses has something special!

Gerrin Dehn will have coupons for pizzas good at Rosallini's! The money goes to the BrainerdLakes WomenofToday! Buy a coupon and get an extra WHITE chip! (Only 1 extra white chip per player but you can buy as many coupons as you want!)

Come early, get delicious food and drinks, buy a coupon and let’s play some cards!

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5 days ago

The Creators

Shawn & Jodi Pittman

One Badass.

One Femme Fatale.

We’ll let you decide who’s who.

Don Williams

We can’t decide if he’s a better dealer or player.

Either way he’s a force to be reckoned with.