Tournament Poker

The Leisure World Tournament Poker Club held a casino tournament June 24.

There were 40 players at six tables and a good time was had by all. Players enjoyed a light breakfast and were ready for cards in the air by 10:30 a.m., the new playing time.

As players were knocked out, the remaining players were relocated to open spots until it was down to the final nine players. Renato Villanueva finished in ninth place; Susan Dodson, eighth; Kirk Bromberg, seventh; Harry Sera, sixth; Lem Hall, fifth; Steve Edrich, fourth; Ron Pine, third; Barry Brideau, second; and Shelly Yu, first.

Yu has lived in Leisure World for about a year and has been a member of the club right from the beginning. This was her first final table win. Besides poker, Yu also enjoys playing pickleball here in Leisure World.

The club congratulates all the winners and sends a big thank you to all those who played in this event. Anyone who would like to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em, make plans to join the club next time on one of the first three Saturdays of every month in the lobby of Clubhouse 6 at 10 a.m. for registration, with cards in the air at 10:30. There will be no late seating. — Deborah Barner