The Ulladulla Summer Games free poker tournament where over 75 players tried their hands and battle it over the poker table. It was great to see some first timers try their luck and skill at poker. On the second hand of the tournament, tension mounted, as Jane Hancock went “all in” and survived. Play continued with many checks, calls and raises, and some folds. At the first break, chip leader was Neil Trenear and there had been some great plays by Phillip Faux and Lawrie Barclay. Many players had been eliminated including Ben Huisman when his Ace high straight was beaten by that full house, he was later seen along with Jill Binns, Elke Smith-Hill, John Venn, Don Clugston and many other poker players at the sit and go games held during the day. Play continued until the final eight remaining players reached the final table when Alison Pollard went out on the bubble. Now the action really started, first out in eighth position was new local poker player Rebecca Menzies of Ulladulla, followed by Rob Granger of Mollymook in seventh place. Jannie Cunningham of Nowra and visiting Poker player Ray Reedie of Campbelltown were next to leave the final table. Cathy Dunn and Chris Jones also left a few hands later, and then tournament was down to the final two players. Watched by a crowded gallery, with some great cards, betting and calls, Krystle Fowler came in second to Arthur Dunn, when his straight on the river card beat her two pairs. Matt from the Australian Poker league presented the top three winners with the Ulladulla Summer Games Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. A big thanks to the Bowling Club for their hospitality on the day and the many players form Sussex Inlet and Nowra who travelled to the area for the Day. Thanks also to the sponsors of the tournament some of whom actually joined in on the games of poker. Tournament first place getter Arthur Dunn won the exclusive Poker table and chips from the Australian Poker League and cash from the Bowling club. Arthur donated the dinner at Laguna d'zur International at Burrill Lake back to the tournament players who had stayed all day, and Ben Huisman won the lucky poker draw for the Dinner prize. Second place winner Krystle Fowler will be enjoying a relaxing day at the ISIS Egyptian Spa and Salon at Burrill Lake. Chris Jones won the Rennies Oceanviews BnB Ulladulla package whilst Cathy Dunn will be having dinner at the Settling Inn at Milton with the winner Arthur. Other sponsored include Angasi Pizza House & Bistro and getoutoftown.com.au How to play Poker (Courtesy of Australia Poker League)

Sponsors Laguna D’Zur International Angasi Pizza House & Bistro Setting In Milton getoutoftown.com.au Rennies Oceanviews BnB Ulladulla ISIS Egyptian Spa and Salon Burrill Lake Australian Poker League Join in on the Fun of poker every week at venues at Ulladulla & Mollymook