50, NATIONAL FINALS TOP QUALITY. Welcome to the Poker Rodeo Association OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER SOUTH POINT ARENA LAS VEGAS NEVADA

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1 Welcome to the Poker Rodeo Association 2016 NATIONAL FINALS In conjunction with the Professional Bull Riders BlueDEF Tour OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER SOUTH POINT ARENA LAS VEGAS NEVADA 50,000 TOP $ QUALITY

2 DON T MISS THE FUN. REGISTER TODAY. WELCOME Welcome to the Poker Rodeo Association National Finals. This event is held in conjunction with the Professional Bull Riders BlueDEF Finals in the PBR Arena at the South Point in Las Vegas Nevada October 29 - November 1, INTRODUCTION These 60 second qualifying rounds are limited to 505 teams, including an Open Rider Round Robin PokerSort. Competitor registration is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your Starter Package Registration Includes: Two PokerRodeo Rides in Any Non-Round Robin Class in which you are eligible Entry and Two Drink Vouchers at the PokerRodeo Check-In Welcome Reception and Cowboy Bingo Challenge Your Official PokerRodeo Contestant Jacket (courtesy of Professional s Choice) PBR BlueDEF Tour Finals, October at 7 p.m. Ultimate Freestyle Bullfighting, October 29-November 1 American Bucking Bull Finals, November 1 Nov. 5 Chris Shivers Mini Bull Riding Finals Casey Donahew Concert Ticket Neal McCoy Concert Ticket All Classes compete in the Southpoint Main PBR Arena. One Starter Package Registration is required for all riders except the Open Rider Round Robin PokerSort. REGISTRATION & FEES Registration for each class, except the Open Rider Round Robin PokerSort, requires a $275 entry fee for two individual rides, including at least one draw per class and an optional pick. Additional picks or draws are available for $75 each for a maximum of five rides per class total. For each class, riders may pick 4 maximum, draw 1 minimum, and have 5 rides per class per rider maximum. All Classes (excluding the Round Robin Open) compete for 50% payback with applicable added money. OPEN RIDER ROUND ROBIN POKERSORT This Round Robin invites select open riders to compete for $10,000 in total prize money paying to four places based on the riders total composite scores and 15 riders maximum. This standard Round Robin format requires each rider to ride with every other rider in the class. Fifteen riders, each riding 14 times, results in 105 total teams. The entry fee per rider is $500 and the purchase of a Starter Package Registration is not required for this class. Rider selection is at the discretion of the Poker Rodeo Association, Inc. SPACE IS LIMITED CLASSES, PRIZES, QUALIFICATIONS - $25,000 Added Money In addition to the Open Rider Round Robin PokerSort, classes include #15, #13, #11, #9, #6 and Novice. Prize money is calculated as 50% of the total entry fees (excluding Round Robin) with added money for each class as follows: #15: $3,500 added #13: $2,500 added #11: $2,500 added #9: $2,500 added #6: $2,000 added Novice: $2,000 added Prize money is paid to the winning teams. The prevailing champion riders in each class, excluding the Round Robin PokerSort, will also receive a National Champion PokerRodeo Buckle, a gift certificate for a new hat from American Hat Company and valubale prizes from Cactus Saddlery. All Ratings are based on RSNC Standards Open 7-9 Amateur 4-6 Novice 1-3 To qualify in the Tuesday, November 1st PokerSort Finals, all riders must have completed a minimum of 24 rides between January 1, 2016 and October 31, 2016 and must be a member of the PokerRodeo

3 Association at the time of pre-registration to compete. All qualifying rides at this event count toward the 24 ride minimum ride requirement. With the exception of the Open Rider Round Robin PokerSort, each class will have fifty teams, with the top ten being called for the Final Round on Tuesday. Awards will be presented immediately after competition on Tuesday. UNDERDOG WILDCARD The top point winning team for each Novice Round, four teams total, will be entered to compete in the Tuesday FINALS #15, #13, #11, and #9, in addition to their Novice Class Finals. WAIVERS Each competitor will be required to sign a waiver & release as well as a photo release and use of likeness waiver prior to the event. HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The Poker Rodeo Association has reserved a block of rooms at the South Point Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for October 28 through October 31. Reservations may be made by calling before October 7, 2016 and using the PokerRodeo group code POK1028. ROOM RATES Friday, 10/28 & Saturday, 10/29 $ per room, per night + 12% tax Sunday, 10/30 & Monday 10/31 $85.00 per room, per night + 12% tax As a courtesy, the standard Resort Fee of $14.00 per room, per night has been wavied for Poker Rodeo Competitors and fans, plus you will be entitled to: Free In-Room WIFI/Internet Free Fitness Center access Free Airport Shuttle Free Local/Toll Free Phone Calls Free Printing of Boarding Passes Free Parking and Valet RV ACCOMMODATIONS RV accommodations may be made with the Oasis RV Park which is located just 3.5 miles from the South Point Hotel and Casino. Reservations and pricing are available at on a first come first served basis. Call (800) or cindy@oasislasvegasrvresort.com STALLS The PokerRodeo Association has been assigned Barn B at South Point. Each stall is available at a flat rate of $275 for the entire event and includes three bags of shavings at check-in. Stall mats are available for an additional $50 flat rate on an additional basis. Feed and stall services are not included. Competitors who pre-register by September 1, 2016 will receive a $100 discount on their stalls. RENTAL HORSES Competitive rental horses may be made available for select riders. For more information, please contact the Poker Rodeo Association at: VET ON-CALL: Dr. Leslie Schur may be reached at HORSE SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE PokerRodeo is concerned for your animals safety, security and well being. Please bring proof of horse ownership, a current veterinary health certificate (30 days) and a negative Coggins test report. The State of Nevada requires this documentation and may be onsite for inspections. DRESS CODE All competitors are required to wear standard western gear, including a cowboy hat, jeans, boots and a long sleeve shirt. Go to PokerRodeo.com/Finals or call: Space is limited Register Today DRAW FOR THE CAUSE The Poker Rodeo Association would like to acknowledge those with challenges far greater than our own. During the Open Rider Round Robin on Saturday, select charities will receive cash donations that correspond to specific hole cards being turned. These donations will be matched by the Poker Rodeo Association to help these worthy causes. SHOW SCHEDULE All competitions October 29-October 31, including the Open Round Robin PokerSort, are qualifying rounds, bringing back the top ten from each round to represent their classes in the Final Round on Tuesday. October 28, Friday 5 p.m. Barn B at Southpoint, Welcome Reception, Check-In and Cowboy Bingo October 29, Saturday Competition 1: #15 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Competition 2: #11 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Competition 3: Open Rider Round Robin PokerSort 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. October 30, Sunday Competition 4: #13 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Competition 5: Novice 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Competition 6: #9 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Competition 7: Novice 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. October 31, Monday Competition 8: #11 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Competition 9: Novice 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Competition 10: #6 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Competition 11: Novice 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. November 1, Tuesday FINAL ROUND NEW TIME New Finals Start Time: 3:30PM All top tens compete: #15, #13, #11, #9, #6, Novice Awards to follow.

4 28 SCHEDULE Friday October 28 5 p.m. Barn B at Southpoint, Welcome Reception, Check-In and Cowboy Bingo Saturday October 29 Monday October 31 Competition 1: #15 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ($3,500 added, 50 teams) * Competition 8: #11 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Competition 2: #11 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Competition 9: Novice 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Competition 3: Open Rider Round Robin PokerSort 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $10,000 based on 15 riders Competition 10: #6 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 30 Sunday October 30 Competition 11: Novice 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1 Competition 4: #13 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Tuesday November 1 Competition 5: Novice 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Novice FINALS & AWARDS Competition 6: #9 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. New Finals Start Time: 3:30 p.m. All top tens compete: #15, #13, #11, #9, #6, and Novice Competition 7: Novice 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Awards to follow NEW TIME * Top Ten for Tuesday

5 OUR SPONSORS CHARITIES American Hat Company Hand crafted in America since 1915 American Hat Company is known throughout the world as the hat preferred by rodeo champions, ranchers, and Texas lawmen. Wrangler Wrangler is enduring American freedom; it s in the spirit of people who work hard, have fun and recognize courageous individuality. Most of all, we respect ourselves, each other, our western heritage and the environment in which we live. Soldiers Angels Soldiers Angels provides aid and comfort to the thousands of men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, their families, and a growing veteran population. Professionals Choice Professional s Choice is a market leader renowned for revolutionizing the equine industry through diligent scientific research and producing the highest quality products strictly for the horse s safety and well-being. Clint Orms Silversmiths Inspired by the great silversmiths and apparel designers of historic Texas, Clint Orms world-renowned belt buckles and accessories forge a lasting legacy. Tough Enough to Wear Pink Tough Enough to Wear Pink is proud to work with rodeos across the country to raise awareness and funds to help their communities fight breast cancer. Cactus Saddlery Cactus Saddlery is one of the industries leading saddle, strap good, saddle pad and equine accessory companies in the market. All of Cactus Saddlery products are handmade in Greenville, Texas. There is over 150 years of combined experience in saddle making skills. Quick Arena Quick Arena is the first event management software to integrate practical functionality and instant information delivery on a simple-to-use tablet. Finally, no internet connection is required for an efficient and enjoyable rider experience. Upload to the leaderboard any time. Draw for the Cause Poker Rodeo s Draw for the Cause gives back to select charities. For this event, we are proud to team up with our partners to help Soldiers Angels and Wrangler s fight against cancer. 100% of net proceeds raised at Poker Rodeo s Cowboy Bingo help fund our charitable contributions.

6 The Poker Rodeo Association is committed to challenging riders of all skill levels, from first-timers to the best open riders in the land, to ride, think, communicate and manage time in the arena. A mastery of these skills is invaluable far beyond the confines of our sports. Whatever your skill level, challenge yourself. Excel. Grow as a rider, a thinker, a competitor, and an active participant in this thing called life. See you in the saddle! Stephen Dunham President/CEO Poker Rodeo Association of America, Inc La Mirada Court, Vista, CA p: e: info@pokerrodeo.com w: pokerrodeo.com Patents Pending Poker Rodeo Association of America. All rights reserved. PokerRodeo and PokerSort are trademarks of the Poker Rodeo Association, Inc. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change but deemed to be reliable at time of distribution.