The Poker Slam is a tournament-style evening of Texas Hold’em, approachable to newcomers and seasoned players alike. The night begins with a tutorial on how to play, and brand new players have won in the past!
Dinner will be pot-luck, with wine and non-alcoholic beverages provided by BORP. Please indicate what dish you can bring at the link here.Â
Buy-in is $60, with a first prize of $400 and, second prize of $100. Anyone who wishes to attend, but not play, may purchase a $25 spectator ticket.
Image: Poster for the Chris Finn Memorial Poker Slam, featuring a photo of Chris in a red, white and blue athletic jacket. Poker chips, playing cards, and green casino felt surround the text and images on the poster. Date is indicated as February 7th, 2026, location as 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley CA, and time as 5:30-10:30pm