Nestled in the heart of Dallas North Tollway, the former III Forks steakhouse has been reimagined and transformed into the Champions Social Club, thanks to a whopping $15 million renovation. This upscale private club marries the elegance of fine dining with the thrill of poker, encapsulating a vibrant new chapter for a North Dallas landmark that stood vacant for five years. Led by Isaac Trumbo, the project is imbued with personal significance, aiming not only to resurrect a defunct location but to create a lasting family legacy. “I expect my daughter’s first job to be here in the kitchen,” Trumbo revealed, underscoring his long-term vision.
The journey to revitalize the property has been far from smooth. Initially, the city granted Champions Social Club a certificate of occupancy in 2021, only to revoke it shortly thereafter amidst concerns of illegal gambling. Despite the myriad challenges—applications being denied, then approved, and eventually revoked—the tenacious team behind Champions refused to give up. Bolstered by Trumbo’s $600,000 investment in a cutting-edge security system, complete with a former chief deputy U.S. marshal at the helm, the club pressed on. Their perseverance paid off when the Board of Adjustment (BO
The journey to revitalize the property has been far from smooth. Initially, the city granted Champions Social Club a certificate of occupancy in 2021, only to revoke it shortly thereafter amidst concerns of illegal gambling. Despite the myriad challenges—applications being denied, then approved, and eventually revoked—the tenacious team behind Champions refused to give up. Bolstered by Trumbo’s $600,000 investment in a cutting-edge security system, complete with a former chief deputy U.S. marshal at the helm, the club pressed on. Their perseverance paid off when the Board of Adjustment (BOA) voted 4-1 in their favor, allowing the club to resume operations.
Trumbo expressed his relief and gratitude after the BOA’s favorable decision, noting it validated their faith in a fair adjudication process. However, not everyone shared the same sentiment—Michael Hopkovitz, the dissenting board member, argued that poker remains illegal in Texas, while local residents urged the board to reject the club’s model, reminiscent of Phil Hellmuth’s co-owned venue in Houston. Despite these objections, Champions Social Club is pressing ahead with plans to host its much-anticipated Fall Poker Open series from October 1 to 13, featuring a $1 million
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