Rules and Regulations

Rules & Regulations

Boating Laws

  • All participants must abide by Ohio Boating Laws.  Boat registration stickers are mandatory.
  • Each person must have a PFD. It is strongly encouraged to wear them during the Poker Paddle.
  • Please help keep the Vermilion River clean and green by practicing Leave No Trace!

Poker Rules

  • The Official Poker "Info Card" and tokens will be in your Ziploc bag, provided at check-in. Only one hand may be played per person.
  • This is a 5-Card Draw poker event. Each player will draw five cards sealed in an envelope (one at each of five stops).
  • There will be no ‘Jokers’ or ‘Wild’ cards issued for this event.
  • Aces are only low when they are used to complete a wheel straight (i.e., A-2-3-4-5). A Q-K-A-2-3 straight or any variation thereof will not be permitted.