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Win the Joe King Poker Tournament and become mayor of Kings Beach |
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Written by Renée Shadforth/Special to the World
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Monday, 25 February 2008 |
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If you play your cards right, you could be the next mayor of Kings Beach.
The North Tahoe Business Association’s Joe King Poker Tournament is slated for Friday, March 7, 7 p.m., in the Cal Neva’s Indian Room, as part of the 2008 SnowFest! activities. The winner of the tourney will take home the grand prize and act as honorary mayor of Kings Beach in the Kings Beach SnowFest! parade on Saturday, March 8.
“We are very excited about this new event for a few reasons,” said Cheri Sprenger, executive director of the NTBA. “It gives us an opportunity to share some of the history of Kings Beach with the community, while offering a fun event to participate in. Joe King was well known for his gambling throughout the Tahoe area; it’s like reliving the 1920s.”
 The event is modeled after the legend of Joe King, who reportedly won the cash to buy the land that is now Kings Beach in an all-night poker game in 1925. King developed several buildings in Kings Beach, some of which are still standing today.
Tournament prizes — including a flat screen TV, gift cards, vacation package and rounds of golf — will go to all the finalists at the championship table.
Participants and spectators are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire, and prizes will go to the best dressed man and woman. Attendees will also have the opportunity to compete for raffle prizes.
The tournament kicks off with check-in at 7 p.m. Practice tables will be open from 7:30–8 p.m. Round one begins at 8 p.m. Buy-in is $100, and $50 re-buys will be available. All proceeds benefit the North Tahoe Business Association.
The Cal Neva is offering a special rate on rooms for anyone playing in the tournament. The rates are: $59 for standard room, $79 for Premier Tower room; $99 for Executive Tower room and $139 for Premier Suites.
Dressing for the tourney
Places to buy 1920s period clothing:
• Dress the Part(y), Located in Village Center, across from the Post Office, 774 Mays Blvd, Suite 13 Incline Village, (775) 832-PART (7278). Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Unique Boutique, 10925 W River St., Truckee, (530) 582-8484
• eBay, www.ebay.com
Ladies:
In the 1920s, women traded their full-length cumbersome gowns for frocks, and hemlines were on the rise. Dresses were embroidered with beads and tassels, and the boyish figure was in. The phenomenon known as the flapper took off in the mid-20s, and she was usually a young woman who shocked the masses by wearing make-up and smoking cigarettes.
Men:
In Joe King’s day, men chucked their three-piece suits for flannel trousers with wide legs, knickers and tweed jackets. In the summer, men would sport a panama hat or boater. Though men’s high fashion underwent a large transformation in the ‘20s, it’s likely that Joe King wore clothing that supported his rugged mountain lifestyle.
The Cal Neva: America’s oldest operating casino
 The original Cal Neva Lodge was built in 1926, and in 1928 after the repeal of Prohibition, was licensed as a casino, making the Cal Neva the oldest operating casino in America.
The Cal Neva Resort earned the nickname “Lady of the Lake” weathering heavy snowfalls and the remodeling of a succession of owners including serious gamblers with names like “Pretty Boy”, “Bones” and “Baby Face” during the 1940s and 1950s.
In 1960, along with his associates “Wingy” and “Skinny,” the Cal Neva was purchased by Frank Sinatra. Sinatra built the now famous Celebrity Showroom to showcase the array of talent who visited the resort. Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Marilyn Monroe mingled with the likes of President John F. Kennedy, and his brother Robert F. Kennedy, around the resort. It was another famous visitor and rumored silent partner of Sinatra, Chicago mobster Sam Giancana, who caused Sinatra to ultimately lose his gaming license.
Poker for Dummies
Before hitting the tables at the Joe King Poker Tournament, check out these poker tips for beginners from poker expert Toby Bochan.
For Texas Hold’em rules, visit www.launchpoker.com/texas-holdem/rules/
 1. Don’t Play Every Hand
Playing more doesn’t mean winning more, it usually means losing more. If you find you’re staying in half or more the hands you’re dealt, you need to upgrade your starting hand requirements.
2. Don’t Play Drunk
The truth is, while you may be more relaxed after two drinks, it may lead to you playing looser and less sharply, even if one’s not “drunk.”
3. Don’t Bluff Just For Bluffing’s Sake
A lot of beginner’s understand that bluffing is a part of poker, but not exactly how. Bluffs only work in certain situations and against certain people.
4. Don’t Stay in a Hand Just Because You’re Already In It
Another common mistake beginners make is to think that “Well, I’ve already put that much in the pot, I have to stay in now.” Nope. You can’t win a pot just by throwing money at it.
5. Don’t Try to “Keep Someone Honest”
A lot of players look at another player’s final bet, look at the hand and say “I know you’ve got me, but I have to keep you honest,” as they throw in a final call. Don’t do this.
 6. Don’t Play When Emotional
When you play poker, you shouldn’t do it to escape from being depressed or having a really bad day. You start out on tilt — playing emotionally, not rationally — and you won’t play your best.
7. Pay Attention to the Cards on the Table
When you first start playing, it’s enough just to remember how to play and pay attention to your own hand. But once you’ve got that down, it’s important to look at what’s going on at the table.
8. Pay Attention to the Other Players
As you play, one of the single best things you can do is observe your opponents, even when you’re not in a hand.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 February 2008 )
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