MASTERS Poker Club continues its advocacy to promote poker as a mind sport as it celebrates the victory of veteran player, 68-year-old Lourdes Fernandez, who emerged as event champion of the club’s Php250K Mystery Bounty that was recently held in its Malate branch. On her way to the top, Fernandez eliminated 6 players and collected their bounties amounting to Php 51,000 and took home another Php 42,000 as the event champion — bringing her total winnings to Php 93,000. Her years of experience proved too much for her competitors and truly shows that poker is a game of skill that requires dedication and consistency. Lourdes Fernandez Wins Php250K “Poker is a very challenging sport that sharpens the mind,” says Fernandez. “I feel so much pride to continue winning trophies at my age. It takes a lot of practice and training to excel in tournaments and the process is a like an effective therapy. Thanks to Masters Poker Club, the game is now elevated into a sport that anybody could excel in. I