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Casual Euchre at the Irish Tavern in Lake Orion has always been a little different from our other locations. While most of our Casual Euchres manage seven or eight rounds in a night, Lake Orion has never been able to squeeze in more than six rounds during regulation time.

Now, only getting six rounds isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it usually means people are being social—and the Lake Orion crowd definitely loves to talk. If you're looking for serious, cutthroat Euchre, this probably isn't the place for you.

On the other hand, Clarkston is home to our Euchre professionals. They love to socialize too, but somehow they have mastered the art of talking and playing at the same time. In the history of our Casual Euchres, we've only reached nine rounds three times, and Clarkston accounts for two of those occasions.

But on June 10th, something incredible happened.

We're not entirely sure how it happened, but we have a theory. Brian, a regular in Clarkston, made his first appearance in Lake Orion. His speed-Euchre skills must have rubbed off on the group and pushed them over the threshold.

To make the story even better, Brian won the event.

Going into the final round, Brian and Paul were tied for first with 42 points, while Angie and Jimmy were right behind them with 41. We created a special championship table with Brian and Angie facing Paul and Jimmy.

Brian and Angie delivered when it mattered most. Two loaners helped power them to an 11–5 victory, securing first place for Brian.

Lake Orion finally got its seventh round, and Brian walked away with the win.

Coincidence?

Maybe.

But don't be surprised if Lake Orion doesn't invite him back. 😉