Tournament Poker Club considers play lessons

The Tournament Poker Club invites those who would like to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em for a $5 buy-in to the Saturday tournament on May 4 in Clubhouse 6 at 10 a.m.

The club had a great turn out for the April 16 tournament. The high hand winners were: Katherine Powell (JJJJ7) and John Burns (5555K). By playing and winning the promo hand of 2-10, Dan Ervin won a prize.

As the winners of their original tables, the final table players were: Marvin Rolnick, first place; Wendy Wu, second; Joe Guglielmo, third; John Burns, fourth; Kurt Bourhenne, fifth. About 43 players started the game and play continued until the final table where Rolnick and Wu were head’s up. For the last hand, Rolnick went all in before the flop with QQ, he was called by Wu with 88. The flop came A-5-3 with no change for either player. The turn was a J, and the river card was a 4, which left Rolnick with the winning hand.

Rolnick has lived in Leisure World for four years and has been a member of the poker club for three years. This was his third final table win at regular tournament. In addition to Tournament Poker, Rolnick is a member of the Creative Writer’s Club and enjoys Soduko puzzles and backgammon.

Regular tournaments are the first three Saturdays of every month in the lobby of Clubhouse 6 with registration beginning at 10 a.m., along with treats and coffee. Cards are in the air at 10:30. There is no late seating.

—Deborah Barner Poker lessons

The club has had many inquiries about poker lessons for those who are rusty, just learning or who have never played. The club is considering holding lessons in Texas Hold ‘Em for beginners. More information to come soon.