Activity  Coordinator(s):  Scroll below for list of Coordinators.

Our branch loves poker!

We have many different poker groups, all with 7-8 regular members plus some subs. Some groups meet during afternoon hours and the rest meet in the evening. Each group meets once a month on a designated Tues. Wed. or Thurs. Some have a brief meal and play for about 3 hours.

We start new groups whenever we get enough interested players.

Looking for some card-playing fun. Ante up!
For “Poker Games” and Poker Rules”  click here (compiled by Mark Santor)

 

The 2nd Thursday Poker Group:  Dick Knox

This group has existed for over 15 years and meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at players’ homes, from 1-4 PM.  We “buy in” for $15 and play .25 cent bets/3 raise limits. We play dealers choice games, Omaha, 727, 7-card stud, and Texas holdem are typical. Host provides beer, soda, water. We do keep a substitute list and if you would like to be added call our coordinator, Dick Knox at 916-783-4664.

First Wednesday Poker Group:    Tom Whalen

Our poker group has been meeting together since 2012.  We rotate hosting among the regular players.  We meet at 6:30 for a meal and play cards from 7 to 10 pm.  It is the host’s responsibility to provide food and drinks for everyone.  We play a great variety of games including traditional games such as 7-card stud and Omaha.  We also play some more complicated games such as 5-2-2-1, Vermont, Contiguity, and Red and Black.  Some consider these to be rather wild games, but they are played without any wild cards.  We have a fifty cent limit with three raises.  If you are a player who is looking for a challenge and something beyond the basics, you would enjoy playing with us.  Please contact Tom Whalen (916) 259-4346 if you would like to try out our group as a substitute.

Third Tuesday Poker Group: Mark Santor

SIR’s Branch 98 — Regular Members: To be added Co-Ordinator: Mark Santor

Subs: 

Time: 6pm-9pm  Arrive 5:30pm for food/drink/social time.

Buy-In $15 — chips are 25 cents each — 50 cents max bet — 3 raises.

Host home rotation by last name alphabet—Host is responsible for communication to players.  Must have 6 players to play. Host provides Food: At least one hot entrée (Pizza, chicken, etc. ) snacks, dessert  (cake, cookies, etc.) The host provides Beverages: Beer–Wine–Soda–Water

No game in December–Merry Christmas!

Third Thursday Poker Group:  Greg Davis 

Time: 1:00 to 4:00, Third Thursday each month except December

Buy-In $15 — chips are 25 cents each — 50 cents max bet — 3 raises – no check/raise.

Play is Dealer Choice – no specific game requirement

Host home rotation by last name alphabet—Host is responsible for communication to players and ensuring that there are at least 6 players to play; 7 are preferable. Host provides beverages (Bottle water, beer, wine) plus light snack such as chips, popcorn, etc. Inquiries may be addressed to Greg Davis at liongreg01@gmail.com

Fourth Wednesday Poker:  Pete Morelli

This group has been playing together for about 8 years.  We gather at one member’s home on the evening of the fourth Wednesday of the month, except for November and December.  The evenings’ host supplies beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks) and light appetizers for the group.  We play from 6:30 until 10:00.   The traditional games we play are various versions of stud poker (5, 6 & 7 card variants) & 5 card draw.  We also play some Omaha, Vermont, 5-2-2-1, Criss-cross, Chicago, No-peek, 5 1/2 – 21, 7 – 27 among others.  The game selection is dealer’s choice, but we don’t do wildcards, and if you’re not comfortable with the game you can sit-out the hand.  It’s a friendly game with a $10 buy-in, 25 cent ante, 50 cent limit and a max of 3 raises.  We have a full complement of 8 regular players, but do maintain a subs list in case a regular player is unavailable.  If you’d like additional info on our group give Pete Morelli a call.

First Wednesday Poker Group:  Angelo Cuero

This group plays in the afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm. There are six regular players.  The host provides refreshments. There is a 50 cent limit with a maximum of three raises.  A very fun group.  Angelo would like to start a Pedro group (a card game) popular in San Francisco.  If you are interested, give Angelo a call.

 

Learn More:   Call POKER COORDINATORS

For specific dates, times and locations be sure to search our Calendar of events.

Group Meets on Coordinator Phone #
Afternoon of 1st Wednesday Angelo Coero (916) 472-6650
Afternoon of 1st Tuesday Dick Knox (916) 783-4664
Evening of 1st Wednesday Tom Whalen (916) 259-4346
Afternoon of 2nd Thursday John Winger 916-435-9049
Afternoon of 3rd Thursday Greg Davis (707) 350-0239
Evening of 3rd Tuesday Mark Santor  (916) 778-8026
Evening of 4th Wednesday Pete Morelli (916) 772-3257
Afternoon of 4th Thursday Jim Friedrich

(916)768-6942