Covington is the Player of the Year

TOURNAMENT POKER CLUB

The Tournament Poker Club will hold a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em on Saturday, March 9, for a $5 buyin. 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.

On Feb. 24, a special tournament was held to honor all the members of the club who won a final table in 2023. After registering and enjoying a continental breakfast, three tables of seven players got down to business. The game was No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em and there was plenty of action. As players were eliminated, others were moved to fill vacancies until one table of nine remained. After a short break, players were randomly assigned seats at the final table—where prize money was waiting—and play resumed.

The final standings were: Brent Covington, first place, Player of the Year; Donna Hernandez, second; Wendy Wu, third; Tony Canfora, fourth; Joe Wierzbeiki, fifth; Roger Montero, sixth; Guta Basner, seventh; Barry Brideau, eighth; Cheryl Enge, ninth.

The club congratulates all the winners. It was an exciting tournament and a lot of fun.

—Debbie Barner