“You’ve Got to Know When to Hold ‘Em”

The Kiwanis Club of Marco Island recently hosted their Fifth Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at the Marco Lutheran Church. Over 90 players competed for over $5,000 in prizes generously donated by local sponsors. Grand prize was a one week stay at a luxury condo of the Las Vegas Hilton, donated by Lucky Lang, Realtor. Other sponsors included Rose Marina, Law Offices of William G. Morris, P.A., La Miranda, Beach Daisy, Marco Active, Cunard Family Vineyards, Doreen’s/Joey’s, Phelan Family Group, Red Rooster, Isla Marotta, Princess Cruises, Marco Brewery, Speakeasy, Keep in Touch Card & Gifts, Key West Express, Dolce Mare, Sunshine Book Sellers, and Bill and Karen Young. 

The winners were: 

Grand Prize – Jeff Ricigliano

Second Place: Trish Burdette

Third Place: David Campagna

Fourth Place: Eggie Lorenz

Fifth Place: David Hoin

Sixth Place: Dwight La Blosse

Seventh Place: Paul Scherr

Eighth Place: William Bryant

The event raised over $10,000 which will be used to support our local children through various programs and scholarships. The Kiwanis Club of Marco Island thanks our sponsors for their generosity, our players for their enthusiasm, and our volunteers for their tireless commitment to serve the children of the world. To learn more about this amazing club, which we refer to as the “King of Clubs”, please visit https://marcokiwanis.org or scan our QR code.