Not-Serious Poker | AEON Law

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Part of Seattle Tech Week

Hosted by AEON Law
📅 July 30 · 6:00 PM
📍 Capitol Hill (shared after approval)

About Event

Are you not a fan of serious hold’em tournaments?

Good.

This is nickel‑ante, not-serious poker — a small, curated gathering for thoughtful tech people who want something more natural than a typical networking event.

The goal isn’t to win chips.
It’s to blend conversation with a shared activity in a way that makes connection easy.

What it feels like

No tournament structure

No pressure to play well

Beginner-friendly by design

You’ll sit at a table and let things unfold.

People laugh.
Side conversations take over.
The game fades in and out of focus.

That doesn’t happen at a poker tournament.

The idea

I host gatherings like this fairly often.

It’s a simple dynamic that works: low stakes → relaxed people → real connection

People tend to stay longer than they planned.

Who it’s for

Builders, founders, engineers, and curious tech humans

People who prefer conversation over competition

Anyone a little tired of typical tech events

What to expect

Casual, nickel-ante poker

Set tables (no rotation)

Light refreshments

A relaxed, conversational room

Registration

This is a curated, approval-based event.

When you apply, we may ask:

LinkedIn or what you’re working on

Have you played poker before?

Are you registering with a friend?

We’re simply aiming to create the right kind of room.

No panels. No pitches. No pressure.
Just cards, conversation, and people being a little more human than usual.