On two “special” Saturdays in December, the Oaks Card Club in Emeryville will be hosting events in addition to their regular tournament offerings.
Saturday, Dec. 9 is a $200 Omaha Hi-Lo tournament starting at 11:00 a.m. This event will feature 20-minute rounds, 8,000 in starting chips, and have one optional re-entry.
The following Saturday (Dec. 16) is a $1,500 limit Hold’em tournament. Start time is 1:00 p.m., and players will receive 20,000 tournament chips and play 30-minute rounds. One optional re-entry is also allowed.
Along with their vast selection of games and stakes, they are also holding the Oaks’ High Hand Giveaway. Every day, $100 is awarded to high hands every 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and $500 at 2:00 p.m. Then on Friday and Saturday they have their 30 Hours High Hand Marathon from Friday at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday at 2:00 p.m. During this time $100 goes to the high hand every 30 minutes with $500 awarded at 2:00 p.m. Friday, plus 2:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
The Oaks Card Club also has Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Pai Gow Tiles, and Zoobac Baccarat.