Dennis Phillips publisher@robconews.com Robertson County News NAVASOTA — A growing poker destination in neighboring Grimes County is drawing players from across the region with regular tournaments, cash games and a welcoming atmosphere designed for both experienced and new players. River Rats Poker Club, located at 102 E. Washington Ave., Suite 304 in Navasota, operates as a private membership poker club offering a professional setting for the popular card game. The club focuses on creating a community-driven environment where strategy, competition and social interaction come together at the table. Club organizers say the idea began as a simple gathering among local poker enthusiasts. Weekly home games gradually evolved into a dedicated venue where players could enjoy the game in a structured and professional setting. Today, the club features professional poker tables, training opportunities for players wanting to improve their game, and regularly scheduled tournaments throughout the week. Current weekly tournaments include a $200 No Limit Hold’em Freezeout tournament on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., a free-entry No Limit Hold’em tournament Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. with unlimited $25 add-ons and a $300 guaranteed prize pool, and a $60 No Limit Hold’em tournament Sundays at 2:30 p.m. featuring unlimited rebuys and add-ons with a $1,000 guaranteed prize pool. The club operates using a membership and time-token system rather than a traditional rake. Membership options include $10 daily access, $30 monthly access or $300 yearly membership, while players purchase time tokens for cash games at a rate of $7 for 30 minutes of play. River Rats Poker Club also offers a promotion for first-time visitors, providing free daily membership and four complimentary time tokens, representing approximately two hours of play. The club is open Tuesday through Sunday, with varying opening hours depending on the day.