The North Tahoe Business Association’s Joe King Poker Tournament is slated for Friday, March 12, 7 p.m., at the Tahoe Biltmore’s Breeze Bar in Crystal Bay, as part of 2010 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 13. Registration is $75 per player before Feb. 19. After Feb. 19, registration is $100. Enter to win regsitration and lodging for two.

The event is modeled after the legend of Joe King, who reportedly won the rights to the land that is now Kings Beach in an all-night poker game in 1925. King took the winnings from that game to develop several buildings, some of which are still standing today.
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. All proceeds benefit the North Tahoe Business Association.
Tahoe Biltmore is offering a special Stay and Play $49 rate on rooms for anyone registered in the tournament. For those not into Texas Hold-Em poker, there will also be a video poker tournament, live music, hors d'ouvres and no host bar throughout the evening.
Registration is limited, and pre-registration is required by March 5. Call 546-9000 or e-mail info@northtahoebusiness.org for details or to pay by credit card. Visit the Special Events page at www.northtahoebusiness.org for the latest information on the tournament.