Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament on Dec. 17

Three tables of nine players enjoyed a great time at a Nov. 18 tournament. The holders of the two highest hands of the day each won $10. The winners were Mike Gass (AAA66) and Harry Sera (JJJ77). By playing and winning the promotional hand of 9-2, Lee Pfeifer won $5.

The final table players were Susan Dodson, Guta Basner, and Mike Gass. These three table winners made short work of the final hands. Gass went out first in third place, leaving Dodson and Basner to play for first.

In the winning hand, Dodson had Q9 and Basner had A5. Dodson went all-in before the flop and Basner called. The flop came A47, The turn was an 8, and the river brought a King. That meant Basner won the tournament with a pair of aces and Dodson came in second.

Basner has lived in Leisure World for several years. She is active member of Leisure World playing pool and pickleball as well as poker. She is currently the president of the Tournament Poker Club.

To play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em, make plans to join the club on the first three Saturdays of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse 6 lobby.

The Poker Club will host a Texas Hold ‘Em Casino Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 17, in Clubhouse 6 at noon. Advanceentryforclubmembers is $20 at the door, $25 for guests. Advance registrations are accepted on all regular tournament days.

The tournament is limited to 50 players, so people are ured to register early. Lunch, check-in and registration will begin at 11 a.m., and play will begin at noon. No late seating will be allowed.