The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center

Thursday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (July 9)
2026-07-09 18:30 - 23:00 (America/Denver)
Free Texas Hold’em. Every Thursday. Right in the heart of Nob Hill.
USA Poker Academy’s Thursday Poker Lab takes over the Historic Lobo Theater every Thursday night — and it’s 100% free. No ticket, no cover, no buy-in. Whether you’ve never held a hand of cards or you’re sharpening your tournament game, our coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play in a relaxed, beginner-friendly room.
This isn’t a casino — it’s a poker learning center and community. Come learn the game, meet local players, and become part of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker scene.
Know before you go

21+ only — valid government-issued photo ID required.
Always free — no buy-in, no ticket. Just show up. (Yes, free. We’ll say it twice.)
No outside food or drinks — including water bottles and outside beverages.
Food & drinks available for purchase from the Lobo’s full menu and bar.
Built for learning — live coaching during play, all skill levels welcome.
Free. (Told you.)

The details

What: Free Texas Hold’em poker night + live coaching
When: Every Thursday, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM (doors & registration at 6:30)
Where: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center, 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (Nob Hill)
Cost: FREE · Ages: 21+
Hosted by: USA Poker Academy — @usapokeracademy

Runs every Thursday for the foreseeable future. On rare weeks with special programming (concerts or private events), check loboabq.com for updates.
Come learn the game. Build skills. Make friends. Have fun.

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (July 14)
2026-07-14 19:00 - 23:00
America’s #1 bar poker league lives at the Lobo. Every Tuesday. Two tournaments. Zero dollars.
World Tavern Poker takes over the Historic Lobo Theater every Tuesday night with TWO free No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments — Round 1 at 7:00 PM and Round 2 at 9:00 PM. Play one or play both. No buy-in, no cover, no catch.
This isn’t just a casual game — it’s a league. Finish in the top 20 and you earn points toward tavern, regional, and national leaderboards. Stack enough wins and you can punch your ticket through the Tavern Championship all the way to World Tavern Poker’s National Championship, where more than $100,000 in prizes is awarded every year. Since 2004: 400+ venues, 200,000+ players — and Albuquerque’s seat at the table is right here in Nob Hill.
How it works

Two tournaments every Tuesday — 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Free to play, points instead of money.
Climb the leaderboards — top 20 finishers earn points in every tournament.
Chase the championships — Tavern, Regional, National: $100K+ in annual prizes.
New players welcome — create a free player account at worldtavernpoker.com and you’re in.

Know before you go

21+ only — valid government-issued photo ID required.
Always free — no buy-in, no ticket. Just show up.
No outside food or drinks — including water bottles and outside beverages.
Food & drinks available for purchase from the Lobo’s full menu and bar.
Where: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center, 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (Nob Hill)

Runs every Tuesday. On rare weeks with special programming (concerts or private events), check loboabq.com for updates.
Grab a seat. Earn your points. Make a run at the title.

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