Poker lesson reservations available

TOURNAMENT POKER CLUB

The Tournament Poker Club will hold lessons for those who are rusty, learning or who have never played Texas Hold ‘Em. Reservations will be taken for the next round of lessons for those who are interested. Call Debbie Barner at 325-721-0687 to reserve or for more information.

Regular tournaments are on the first three Saturdays of every month in the lobby of Clubhouse 6. The fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em has a $5 buy-in. The next Saturday tournament will be on June 1. Registration begins at 10 a.m., along with treats and coffee. Cards are in the air at 10:30. There is no late seating.

About 40 participants played an exciting game of Texas Hold ‘Em on May 18. High hand winners were John Burns (AAA22) and Donna Hernanadez (KKK99). Shelly Yu won a prize for winning with the promotional hand of 5-9. As the winners of their original tables, the final table players were: Nita Doyon, first place; Shelly Yu, second; Wendy Wu, third; Cheryl Enge, fourth; Tom Pappas, fifth.

Play continued until Yu and Doyon were head’s up. Holding 4-6, Yu went all in before the flop and was called by Doyon holding K-8 . The flop was 4–8–8, giving Doyon the lead with three 8s. The turn was a six and the river was a K, giving Doyon the winning hand with 8s full of Ks.

Doyon has only lived in Leisure World since February and won the tournament on her first day as a member. The club congratulates her on the big win and welcomes her to the club.

—Deborah Barner