Got some somewhat sad news today as Jimmy Sommerfeld, one of the best tournament directors in the business, is stepping away from the game.

Here is his announcement from TwoPlusTwo forums:

I cannot remember whether I met Jimmy around the same time as I met his wife Teresa back in 2006 or not. 

I met Teresa during the WSOP Circuit in Tunica and got to know Jimmy more at the Fall Poker Classic in Shakopee MN. Shakopee is where I usually say I met Jimmy.

Jimmy is by far one of the nicest guys in tournament poker and always ran a great event whenever I played in one of his tournaments. 

Of course, I cant fault him for wanting to get away from the game. He seems to have a thriving antiques and collectibles business underway in Southaven MS and he can now be called Grandpa.

I think I will make a trip down to the place where I met Jimmy (or at least where I think I did) at the end of the month and go play a couple of events at the Tunica WSOP Circuit. Hopefully it will not be the last time I get to say goodbye.

Although Ill tell him this when I see him, Ill say it here as well. 

Jimmy, thank you for your 18 years of service to the poker community and I hope you have a fantastic retirement. And tell Teresa Im still waiting for my Seven Card Stud satellite seat.

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