Caren Steed reckons she hasn't got a poker face ... but, when the chips were down, she proved no slouch at the game of bluff and counter bluff.
The Wanganui teacher was one of almost 50 people in the No Limit Texas Hold'em poker contest at the Masters Games Village yesterday - and she made it all the way to the final table of seven.
No money was involved and Caren said she would still be able to pay for the groceries after finishing in a creditable sixth place. "I just play for fun now and again."