The 5th annual West of the Fifth Poker Run is still tallying the fundraising numbers, but they can report that this year’s event has been the biggest one to date.
This year the poker run toted a total of 735 registered machines and over 1,100 people.
Participants took to the frozen Pigeon Lake Feb. 25, and zipped across the lake to multiple stops on the run where they not only completed their poker hands/cards but had food, activities and more.
The day of 50/50 winner took home $3,210.25,
The online raffle grand prizes included an electric bike, a smoker and 75-inch smart TV.
The online 50/50 sold out the week of the poker run at a total of $20,000 which saw one lucky winner take home $10,000.