Tournament Poker Club

Those who would like to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em for a $5 buy-in with the Tournament Poker Club are welcome to attend this Saturday’s tournament. 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.

Despite the rain, the club had about 40 players on Jan. 20. As the winners of their original tables, the final table players were: Kathy Seagroves, first place; Debbie Casper, second; Lem Hall, third; Guta Basner, fourth; Bob Konier, fifth. Play continued until Seagroves and Casper were head’s up—two women who were both first time final table participants. Holding Q-Q, Seagroves went all in before the flop and Casper called with K-7 of diamonds. Those first three cards were J-10-3 putting Seagroves in the lead. The turn was another J, giving Seagroves two pair. The river card was a five, which didn’t change the outcome, giving Seagroves the winning hand.

Seagroves has lived in Leisure World and been a member of the poker club for about a year. This was her first final table win.

The club congratulates all the winners.

—Deborah Barner

Debbie Casper (l) and Kathy Seagroves celebrate their first time as final table participants.