Casino Tournament set for Dec. 16 in CH 6
TOURNAMENT POKER CLUB
The Tournament Poker Club will hose the semiannual Casino Tournament on Dec. 16 in Clubhouse 6 at 10 a.m. No registrations will be accepted after 10:30. Registration has begun, and seating is limited. Advanced registration for club members is $20, $25for guests, and $25 at the door. A bagel breakfast will be available. Early registration is encouraged so all who want to play can be accommodated. For more details, look for the announcement flyer on the monitors in any clubhouse or contact Deborah Barner at 325-721-0687.
The club had a great turnout on Nov. 11. The two highest hands of the day were both full houses. Brent Covington had A-A-A-8-8; and Guta Basner had K-K-K-2-2. By playing and winning with the promotional hand of 7-2, Covington won the prize. As the winners of their original table, the final table players were: Tony Canfora, first; Brent Covington, second; John Burns, third; Roger Montero, fourth. With the table winners seated, play continued until Covington and Canfora were heads up. When the flop came J-5-5, Covington went all in holding 8-9. Canfora called, holding Q-9. Covington was behind, but hopeful. The turn card was a nine. Covington’s only hope was to pair his eight and win with two pair. Unfortunately, the river card was a Q, giving Canfora the winning hand with two pair Qs and 9s.
Canfora, who is the tournament chairman, has lived in Leisure World for seven years. He has been a member of the club for six of those years and this is his second final table win. Canfora plays poker in several groups here, when he is not enjoying a round of golf.
Attendees can play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em for a $5 buy-in. Residents can join the club for $10 per year or play as a guest for $3 per game. The next regular Saturday tournament will be on Dec. 2. Regular tournaments are on the first three Saturdays of every month in the lobby of Clubhouse 6. Registration begins at 10 a.m, along with treats and coffee. Cards are in the air at 10:30. There is no late seating.
—Deborah Barner
