MACON, Ga. — On Saturday at Amerson River Park, Maconites kept their game face on during the River Poker Float.
Players floated down the Ocmulgee River on tubes and kayaks until they reached a designated spot to play a game of poker.
Each person was allowed to play one hand of poker.
At the end, the best hand won $250.
The Poker Float took around 2 hours and Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions provided a shuttle to the north end of Amerson River Park for $5.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer's Association.
Shisire Bhetwall is new to Central Georgia and he says he wanted try something different for a good cause.
"It makes me feel better, honestly. Like I said you know I could have chose to float on Saturday or Sunday whenever. But I chose today because I like to float and it's going to a good cause, so I might as well," he said.
The event started at noon but got delayed due to weather.
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