News Joint Events invites all players of Texas Hold ‘em to join the News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser, which supports students attending or wanting to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Oakton College cannabis programs. The inaugural News Joint Scholarship Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament is scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 17 at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge.

An individual sponsorship includes a $25 donation and at least one product purchase from Emerald Dispensary on the day of the tournament. To reserve a seat for the tournament, individuals must preregister on EventHi page here and click the “Get Tickets” link. The “free Ticket” reserves your spot in the Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament. Donations and product purchase must be completed before 1 p.m. on the day of the tournament (May 17). Individual players must check in at Emerald Lounge before 1 p.m. The tournament begins at 2 p.m. and ends when a tournament champion is crowned. Outdoor vending starts at 11 a.m. and continues throughout the tournament.

Top winners receive VIP Bags packed with swag and cannabis products from Illinois brands. First place receives a trophy (bracelet) and a VIP bag loaded with cannabis products and other swag. Other winners also receive VIP bags with products and other swag. Bounty Prizes also can be won by knocking out a designated Bounty Player.

Donations to the SIU Foundation Scholarship Endowment can be made here at any time (place News Joint Scholarship Endowment Fund into the “Designation” box. The SIU Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation that exists solely to serve the educational, service and research missions of SIU Carbondale. It is a designated 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has appropriate approval from the Internal Revenue Service to issue tax-deductible receipts for private gifts received to support SIU. Contact Jason Brown for donations to the Oakton College Scholarship.

Preference for News Joint Scholarships will be given to applicants who demonstrate significant financial need, a passion for the plant, and a clear vision for their future careers in the cannabis industry. Net proceeds from donations go toward News Joint Scholarships.

A special thanks to our Gold Sponsors Realeaf Botanicals, Emerald Dispensary and Lounge, and Northern Heights. Other sponsors and participants include The Culinary Company, Crystal Clear, Island Cannabis, Terp Stix, Aeriz, Korner Boys, Cannect Wellness, Cookies, CNS Harvest, Elevated Organics, HIJNX, Pheotera Grove, Snackbar Vapes, I Got The Munchies, Independent Third Party Carriers Association, Jane & Mary’s Ice Cream, Lobo, Mystic Greenz, River Bluff Dispensary, The 1397 Group Brands, Vape n Prop, Vapin Ape, Verano, and more.

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