Meet the Admin

Meet Adam

A man with a black cap and black long-sleeve shirt sitting at a poker table, holding playing cards, with poker chips in front of him. Other people are seated nearby, and multiple screens are hanging on the wall behind.

Adam Rude is the founding father of The Barrel. While working at his family’s restaurant, he dreamed of one day opening a poker room. After starting the project, Adam had to adjust his plan to involve a larger team, as he and his wife Grace found out that they are pregnant with twin boys! About a year after Ian and Theo were born, The Barrel opened its doors as Triple Barrel Social. 

Meet Matt

A young man with short brown hair, smiling, sitting at a poker table with stacks of chips and playing cards showing two aces, one of hearts and one of clubs, with a dealer button in front of him. He is wearing a white hoodie with a logo on it, in a room with black walls and white doors.

Matt Vaughan is a poker professional who relocated from Las Vegas, NV with his wife, Mickey, and their dog Jackpot (“Jackie”). In addition to playing cash and tournament poker, Matt offers private coaching and creates poker content on his Youtube vlog. While he also dreamt of opening a poker room, Matt didn’t start conceptualizing it until he was invited onto The Barrel team. In addition to his passion for poker, Matt favors billiards and cornhole when he has time. These two games were quickly agreed to be added to The Barrel. Matt’s excitement and commitment to the club brought Mickey on board after opening in March 2023.

Meet Mickey

A woman with black hair, glasses, and a black polka-dot shirt smiling in front of a wooden wall.

Mickey’s journey into the poker world started as a sympathetic ear, listening to her husband Matt’s endless stories from the table. When the unexpected opportunity arose to become General Manager at The Barrel, she jumped in with curiosity and heart. Though she started with little poker knowledge, Mickey quickly found her footing, becoming a trusted leader and steady presence in the room. Her dedication to learning the game and supporting the team has earned her the respect of players and staff. In 2025, she put her skills to the test and took third place in The Barrel Series Women’s Event - proof that she's not just behind the scenes, but part of the action too.

Meet Jalen

Jalen grew up watching his father play poker and it became a passion they still share at the tables today. He began his journey at The Barrel Social Club as a dealer and quickly worked his way into a floor position before gaining additional experience at The Lodge Card Club. Now serving as Assistant General Manager, Jalen brings both industry knowledge and a genuine love for the game. He leads the team in creating a welcoming and professional environment for members and staff alike.

“One of the nicest card rooms I have played in. The dealers are experienced and friendly. The staff does everything they can to make your experience enjoyable.

The owners are involved and listen to their customers to improve even little things to make the place better. Kudos to Matt and Adam!”
— Jeff S., ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review