Brideau wins last regular tournament of the year

TOURNAMENT POKER CLUB

Those who would like to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em for a $5 buy-in should make plans to join in the next regular Saturday tournament on Jan. 6. Residents of Leisure World can join the club for $10 per year or play as a guest for $3 per game. Regular tournaments are on the first three Saturdays of every month in the lobby of Clubhouse 6.

The last regular Saturday tournament for the year was held on Dec. 9. Six tables were filled with players who were ready for a good time. The two highest hands of the day were both quads. Eric Holdaway had 5-5-5-5-8 and Joseph Baumler had 8-8-8-8-Q. By playing and winning with the promotional hand of 10-2, Holdaway won the prize. The final table was made up of the winners from each of the starting tables. Those players were: Barry Brideau, first place; Eric Holdaway, second; Doug Wolf, third; Debbie Barner, fourth; Tom Pappas, fifth.

With all of the table winners seated, play continued until Brideau and Holdaway were head’s up. The flop came 3-9-8 and Holdaway, holding J-7 of diamonds, went all in. Brideau called holding 5-9. Brideau was in the lead with a pair of 9s. The turn was a six—which helped no one, and the river was a 5 giving Brideau two pairs to win the game.

Brideau has lived in Leisure World and been a member of the club for five years. This is his sixth final table win. In addition to poker, Brideau is in the billiards club and plays pinochle and bocce ball. He is a regular at the gym and is interested in genealogy. The club congratulates all the winners.

For more information, contact Debbie Barner at 325-7210687. — Debbie Barner