Loosening Up the Table
Poker is full of competition and players can get caught up in heated moments, such as when a player hits a miracle card on the river or a hand that was ahead suddenly loses.
In either situation, tensions can run high.
Mike Golack noticed the mood at Table 224 had changed to a somber atmosphere after a player watched an opponent come from behind to win. Golak decided to lighten the mood and took it upon himself to ask a server to bring shots of alcohol or alcohol beverages of choice to everyone at the table.
The results proved positive.
PokerNews walked up to the table just as the server arrived and handed out the drinks. All the players stood, asked the dealer to hold off a hand, and then they toasted each other as they smiled and laughed before action resumed.
“Poker is supposed to be fun,” Golak told PokerNews with a wide smile. “That’s why we got the shots.”
Anthony Serino, who was seated to Golak’s immediate left, agreed.
“That’s what is great about the Monster Stack,” Serino said. “It brings out the recs, the weekend warriors. It’s fun.”