Andrea Miskell Wins Spring 2007 Hickory Poker Showdown

With a queen-high straight, Andrea Miskell knocked out Robert Taylor to win the Spring 2007
Hickory Poker Showdown on Saturday, February 24th.  They were the last of thirty-six participants
who played No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em in a charity fundraiser for Junior Achievement and
Rotary International.  On the final hand, Mr. Taylor went “all-in” with a pair of Jacks, only to
see overwhelming chip leader Mrs. Miskell complete her straight on the last card of the tournament.

Mrs. Miskell is the Showdown’s first two-time champion:  she also won the Fall 2005
Showdown.  Nick Landry and Beth Watts also returned to the final table.  In the Fall 2006
tournament, Mr. Landry was the First Runner-Up; in the Fall 2005 tournament, Ms. Watts
was the Second Runner-Up.

The final table consisted of:

Andrea Miskell – Grand Champion

Robert Taylor – First Runner-Up

Nick Landry – Second Runner-Up

Mark Hawkins – Fourth Place

Aaron Swisher – Fifth Place

Patrick Joyner – Sixth Place

Beth Watts – Seventh Place

After winning the tournament, Mrs. Miskell was awarded the Grand Champion’s trophy. 
In compliance with North Carolina’s gaming laws, the tournament awards no cash or
prizes of value – only trophies and bragging rights.

Also winning were students in Catawba County.  Players in the tournament contributed

over $3000 to support Catawba County Junior Achievement and Rotary International

scholarships.