Go All In for Gross Catholic!
(The Poker Tournament has been postponed! More details coming soon.)
The tables are set, the cards are ready, and Texas Hold’em is coming to the Gross Catholic Commons! The Cougar Family is hosting its first Gross Catholic poker tournament on Saturday, October 17.
The inaugural fundraiser will bring an authentic casino-style experience to the Gross Catholic Commons. Professional poker tables and dealers will run the main tournament and side games.
Whether you are a seasoned card player or simply looking for a fun afternoon, this event has something for you. Most importantly, your participation helps support Gross Catholic High School and its students.
Deal Yourself In for an Afternoon of Fun
The tournament offers an exciting combination of competition and community. Players will compete for impressive prizes while enjoying professional tables and dealers.
However, you do not have to be a poker expert to enjoy the afternoon. The event welcomes anyone age 21 or older who wants to have fun and support Gross Catholic.
Registration is strictly limited to the first 80 players. Therefore, players should reserve their seats early.
Seats are expected to fill quickly. So, do not get bluffed out of your spot at the table!
The tournament also includes complimentary food and beverages with registration. In addition, players can enjoy Blackjack tables and raffle prizes throughout the afternoon.
Our Gross Catholic Poker Tournament Offers Cards, Prizes and Community
The tournament champion will earn more than a great prize. We will engrave the winner’s name on the first plaque of our brand-new event trophy.
That honor will make the inaugural champion part of Gross Catholic history. Plus, the champion will receive a $1,000 grand prize package.
Even better, the tournament champion gets to choose the prize.
Second- and third-place finishers will also receive generous prize packages. Therefore, every hand can bring players closer to an exciting finish.
Players who exit the tournament early can still enjoy the afternoon. Blackjack tables and raffle prizes will continue throughout the event.
Event Details and Registration
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, 2026! The event will take place in the Gross Catholic Commons.
- Doors Open and Check-In: 1:15 p.m.
- Cards Fly: 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Gross Catholic High School Commons, 7700 S 43rd St, Bellevue, NE 68147
- Age Requirement: 21 or older
Because seating is limited, registration is capped at 80 players. Reserve your place now before the tournament reaches capacity.
Most importantly, your participation supports Gross Catholic High School. Your involvement helps strengthen the school community and its mission.
So, grab your seat, bring your poker face, and go ALL IN for Gross Catholic!
About Gross Catholic High School
Gross Catholic, a co-educational, college preparatory high school, began its proud heritage of academic excellence rooted in the Marianist tradition in 1968. We consider ourselves one of the best Catholic schools in Omaha, Bellevue, and Papillion. The school motto Dux Esto (“Be a Leader”) is at the core of its extraordinary mission, innovative spirit, and fundamental values. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a strong focus on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education. The spirit of Christian service and giving back is part of everything the school does. Gross Catholic’s top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty, staff, and coaches who take great pride in seeing virtually every graduate head to college, often to the most prestigious domestic and international universities and service academies. Together with families and alumni, Gross Catholic forges relationships for a lifetime, helping to ready the next generation to be exemplary, principled leaders of the world.
To discover the Gross Catholic difference, contact us at 402.734.2000 or visit our Admissions page.