Rolnick brothers go head-to-head at final table

TOURNAMENT POKER CLUB

Those who would like to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em for a $5 buy-in can play Saturday, March 2, with the Tournament Poker Club. 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.

The club had a great turnout on Feb. 16 for the last tournament of the month. A great time was had by all 42 participants whether they won or lost. As the winners of their original tables, the final table players were: Jeff Rolnick, first place; Marvin Rolnick, second; Tony Canfora, third; Debbie Barner, fourth; Wendy Wu, fifth. Play continued until the Rolnick brothers were head’s up. This was the first time in recent memory that two brothers went head-to-head at the final table.

The flop was 10-4-9. Holding 7-9, Marvin went all in with a pair of 9s, and Jeff called with A-4. The turn was another A, giving Jeff a larger pair of A-A. The river card was a 3, which didn’t change the outcome, giving Jeff the winning hand.

Jeff has lived in Leisure World and been a member of the poker club for four years. This was his first final table win. In addition to tournament poker, Jeff plays poker in several clubs and pickleball here in Leisure World. He also likes going hiking and to the beach.

—Deborah Barner

Jeff Rolnick