Deschutes Public Library News
Learn When To Hold 'Em And When To Fold 'Em
Posted By: Liz Goodrich
Date Posted: 12/1/2009
Learn how to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em from local poker pro Angela Jordison at the Redmond Library on Friday, December 4 at 12:00 noon and Bend Library on Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 pm. The programs are free and open to the public.
Angela has been playing poker professionally for 4 years and has participated in many tournaments across the country, including the World Series of Poker. She learned to play poker from her grandfather. Her father and brother are also professional poker players. During the program, Angela will instruct participants on basic strategy, hand values, and betting for the popular game of Texas Hold ‘Em.
Angela’s programs are part of the month long celebration of Oregon author Willy Vlautin. Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Willy Vlautin is both a songwriter and storyteller. He is the founder of the band Richmond Fontaine and has also published two novels, “The Motel Life” (2007) and “Northline” (2008), both which are set in the gambling towns of Neveda.
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