What does the 'A' stand for?

BARGE is the Big August Rec.Gambling Excursion (to Las Vegas). Except in years in which it isn’t in August, then BARGE is the Big Annual Rec.Gambling Excursion (to Las Vegas). For recent years, it’s been in late July more often than not.

Back when it was usually cited as the Big August Rec.Gambling Excursion, but it happened in July, someone invited New York Times Bestselling Author Dave Barry. He declined. Moreover, he mocked us for the event title, and said that it should be BJRGE instead.

Vegas in July or August… it’s really hot outside but it’s climate-controlled cold in the poker room. You can find us there.