EAST HANOVER TWP. The Knights of Columbus raised $2,360 from around 50 poker players competing in a Texas Hold Em tournament at the St. Rose of East Hanover Church Friday, Nov. 19.<\/p>\n
The event marked the fifth of its kind by the Knights since 2018 and the first in the recently renovated St. Rose basement, which now has a lounge area including couches, TVs and a bar.<\/p>\n
Staff from Mikes Poker Tables dealt cards and officiated at tables that divided players evenly at first; once competitors were eliminated, they condensed until there was a final table where players chose how to chop the pot.<\/p>\n
Its a good fundraiser, said Knights of Columbus officer Bob Leach, a Morristown resident. People enjoy it, and it helps bring in money to do other charitable things, give to the church and different parts of town.<\/p>\n
Before the games started, East Hanover resident Frank Alfano said that he had made it to the final table in a previous iteration of this tournament but didnt end up winning.<\/p>\n
Its a fun game; its entertainment, Alfano said. If you win a few bucks here or there, thats even better.<\/p>\n
Whippany resident Ryan Leone said that this was his first time competing and that he came by because his friend whos an avid poker player saw the flyer at a local pizzeria.<\/p>\n
Leone said that he was looking forward to hanging out with a group of good guys, playing cards with people he didnt know and hopefully winning some money.<\/p>\n
Im always around for the ride just to throw money around, Leone said.<\/p>\n
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