2016: Chess Set
The 2016 set was designed by 2015 BARGE Main Event Champion Jennifer Shahade who also happens to be a two-time American Women’s Chess Champion.
The 2016 set was designed by 2015 BARGE Main Event Champion Jennifer Shahade who also happens to be a two-time American Women’s Chess Champion.
The 2017 set was designed by 2016 BARGE Main Event Champion Bex Lynn showcasing her mastery of music.
“The Poker Curriculum”— coming to a university lecture hall near you soon!
This year’s theme is ADB BINGO featuring a cocktail for each letter.
Our 2020 chips were designed by 2019 Main Event winner Scott “Scottro” Harker with help from Patrick Milligan and Michael Brennan.
Russ Fox was the first BARGEr to win the Main Event twice. However, his second win was in 2020 when the event was held online. Because of this, his win merits an Asterisk.
Jessie Capps, 2022 Main Event winner, has had a fondness for Rubber Ducks for some time. He often brings them to the tournament poker table.
The 2025 chip theme, chosen by 2024 Main Event winner Tim Showalter, is “Nuts”.