Shootout Poker Run: The Deal, Lake Bars Geo-Located, The Rest Of What's Up

Boaters from across the country will hit the water Friday for the Poly LOTO Shootout Poker Run, one of the most popular public events of Shootout Week at Lake of the Ozarks.

"It's just awesome. If you're into boating, meeting people from all over the world and raising money for local charities, then it's the perfect event for you," says Annie Faulstich, a Lake local and broker/partner of LakeExpo Real Estate, a long-time sponsor of the Poker Run.

Giving Back: Jesse & Annie Faulstich of LakeExpo Real Estate — Jesse & Annie Faulstich of **LakeExpo Real Estate** have been giving back to charities at Lake of the Ozarks for the seven years through sponsoring the Shootout Poker Run.

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Poly Lift Boat Lifts, Shootout organizers and volunteers built the Poker Run over the years into one of the largest must-go-fast events in the nation.

Here's The Rundown:

It all starts with breakfast at 8 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at Dog Days Bar & Grill in Osage Beach at the .5MM of the Grand Glaize Arm (off the 19MM of the Main Channel). There's a required captain's meeting at 10 a.m.

The last poker hand turn-in is at 6 p.m. at Shady Gators at the 7MM.

Boaters will collect poker chips at waterfront bars and restaurants throughout the day to make the best five-card hand.

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Route & Stops - Geo-Located

Dog Days - .5MM Grand Glaize (off 19MM main channel) - 8 a.m. Breakfast. 10 a.m. Captain's Meeting (required).

Big Dick’s Halfway Inn - 47MM

The Cave Bar & Grill - 3MM Niangua

Nautifish Rum Bar - 3.5MM Niangua

Papa Chubby’s - 26MM

LandShark Bar & Grill - 26MM

Paradise Tropical Restaurant - 24MM

Redhead Yacht Club - 21MM

Franky & Louie’s - 10MM

Neon Taco - 0MM (Bagnell Dam)

Shady Gators - Final stop 6 p.m. at the 7MM

Price: $450 (includes Captain & First Mate hand, breakfast, t-shirt & more)

Additional passengers: $150

Additional hands: $75

Sign Up To Join The Poker Run

Check Out The 2025 Photo Galleries

Shootout Poker Run From The Bridge! [GALLERY II]

The Poly Life Poker Run, sponsored by Lake Expo Real Estate, kicked off the 37th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout on Friday, Aug. 22. Speed, scenery, and charity were combined as boaters enjoyed the Lake and gave back to local causes.

Gallery II -- watch LakeExpo.com all week for more photos of the Poker Run, Shootout Races, and Shootout Fans!

Photos by Lake Shots Photography. For high-res versions, email the photo ID number to lakeexpo@yahoo.com.

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