Mertens House Poker Night

Last Friday evening, Alex Donvig and William Salt coordinated a thoroughly enjoyable and competitive Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament. Mertens House Common Room was transformed (well sort of...) into a very sophisticated Casino. Dark sunglasses, black shirts and long black coats were the fashion of the evening as each participant looked to intimidate his rivals. As a croupier myself, I donned the black and whites and even Mr Tester turned up in his finest attire.

The beginning of the evening saw everyone split amongst 4 tables and an hour in which to outdo rivals and accumulate the most chips. The winners of each table then progressed to the second part of the evening and onto the high rollers table where eventually Dan Frank (Remove) blew away stubborn opposition in Marcus Hunter and Cedric Surmann.

A fantastic evening was had by all and pleasing to note that the £2 entry fee goes to a charity yet to be decided. Well done to Alex and William for organising what is sure to become a pivotal event in the Mertens calendar!

PreTournament Briefing!

Assad looks every part the dealer...

Will Spence winning big...

No chips, No smiles from Seb Spence!!

Cedric looks the part...Nico is gracious in defeat!

Leo Ko...winners are grinners.

Daniel Frank...Mertens House Poker Champion 2011