Tournament Poker Club

On Dec. 17, five tables of eight players made for an exciting afternoon. A light lunch was served at 11 a.m., and the casino tournament started at noon. Unlike the club’s regular Saturday tournaments, people did not have a winner for each table. In the casino format, as soon as there were only five players left at a table, the table was broken, and the remaining players dispersed to other tables. Players did their best to stay in the tournament since only seven would play at the final table. Player number eight is called on a “bubble,” and this time it was Ron Pine who was awarded a box of wine as a consolation prize.

The seven final table players were: Barry Brideau in first place ($200), Donna Hernandez in second place ($145), Shelly Yu in third place ($100), Tony Canfora in fourth place, Wendy Wu in fifth place, Paul Shaltenberg in sixth place and Bob Konier in seventh place.

Barry Brideau has lived in Leisure World and has been a member of the club for four years. During his time in the club, he won two other tournaments. This tournament marked his third win. Barry is also a member of the Leisure World Pool Club. His other hobbies include chess and genealogy.

To play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em, join the club on the first three Saturdays of each month at noon in the Clubhouse 6 Lobby. Those who are new to the club should come a little early to get registered and make sure seats are available, as no late seating is permitted.

—Deborah Barner

Barry Brideau