Tournament Poker Club

The Tournament Poker Club welcomed back its members for the first tournament of the month and the new year on Jan. 6. As the winners of their original tables, the final table players were: Tom Pappas, first place; Lem Hall, second; Glenn Evenson, third; Barry Brideau, fourth; Doug Wolfe, fifth. Forty-two players started the game and at the final table play continued until Pappas and Hall were head’s up. The flop came J-A-Q and holding J-2 Hall went all in and was called by Pappas holding Q-4. The turn was a six, which was no help to either player, but the river card was a four; giving Pappas the winning hand of two pair: Qs and 4s. Pappas has lived in Leisure World for 13 years and been a member of the poker club four years. This was his fifth final table win at regular tournament. In addition to tournament poker, Pappas enjoys golf here in Leisure World, and also likes to travel.

The club congratulates all the winners. Those who would like to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em for a $5 buyin should make plans for the next Saturday tournament on Feb. 3. 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