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Season 3 Of UKIPT Has A Grand Finale

Posted on 03/11/2013 by andrew

Sometimes playing aggressively in poker brings the spoils and poker fans who appreciate this tactic will have enjoyed the triumph of Sergio Aido, the Spaniard, at the London leg of the Season 3 of the UKIPT event. Not only did Aido manage to pick up a big trophy for his troubles in London, he takes away a prize of £144,555.

Aggressive poker strategy pays dividends

Aido entered the final table in sixth place but wasted no time in playing big and getting his reward. He quickly disposed of Chris Dowling, a player who seems set to always get so close but not close enough at the final table in the UKIPT. Dowling has now in eight, seventh and sixth place on his last three attempts at the final table. In the end, it came down to Aido and Thomas Ward, a qualifier through PokerStars and the two players struck a deal before their showdown which saw the Spanish poker player come out on top.

UKIPT London All eyes now turn to the Champion of Champions Event taking place on Monday night. This is the sort of showcase event that always draws a big crowd and the players always want to be a winner at these events. After all, being the best of the best is something that everyone wants to have on their CV.

This event will be the big curtain closer to season 3 of the UKIPT before the tournament takes a rest before setting off on Season 4. There will be a bit of a diversion at the start of the next campaign because the first leg of the tournament is taking place in Marbella in Spain. In that regard, the fact that the Season 3 season was concluded with a win by a Spaniard is all the more fitting. Will the Season 4 opener of the UKIPT season be clinched by a British or Irish person?

Poker Boosting Charitable Causes

Posted on 03/10/2013 by andrew

While it is hard for many people to find the money to have fun at social events or gatherings these days, it is just as hard, if not harder for charities and good causes. With money being so tight, people really need to think about the essential items first and this means that all luxury items, all leisure gifts and a lot of charitable donations have to be cut back. It is not as if people are happy about shunning charities that they previously supported willingly but if the money is not available, there is not a lot else that can be done.

This is why charities and their supporters need to be more creative in the raising of funds. It is no longer enough to shake a bucket at people and hope that they will drop coins into it. There is a need for charities to engage people and provide them with some form of entertainment and benefit that will make it easier for people to give them money. A person faced with the prospect of being able to enjoy an evening out which helps them have fun but will also see a local charity benefit will find it much easier to get involved.

Poker players give a helping hand

This is why two local charities in Werrington are rolling out poker events to raise money for two great causes. The money for these satellite poker events, being held in The Dragon Bar on Saturday the 9th of March and then later at The Cock Inn on the 31st of March will be supporting Pancreatic Cancer and Marfans Syndrome.

The £5 buy-in is a low price and not only is there a chance to support great causes and have a great poker night, the top prize is a £100 seat at a major charity poker night that is being hosted in the Luton G Casino in July, where there will be a lot more money at stake.

Main Event Sunday Looms

Posted on 03/09/2013 by andrew

EPT Logo In the UK, we are well used to Sunday’s being labelled Super Sunday, Sky taking their promotional activities for the big football games direct from the American playbook. However, it is FA Cup weekend and no matter how much people protest that it is still a big attraction for footballers and players, a lot of shine has been lost from the famous tournament. Even the fact that Manchester United and Chelsea are clashing is doing little to raise excitement. You could argue that when it comes to the big Main Event this Sunday, it is poker, rather than football, that is the real deal.

This is down to the fact that Sunday sees the start of the £5,300 EPT Main Event London start. This will be the start of the poker festival in London event and there is bound to be a great deal of excitement. The tournament has already been a huge draw with Days 1A and 1B seeing more than 600 players involved but with the action turning up a notch with regards to excitement, there is sure to be even more people getting involved.

Great poker fun was had last year

All of the entrees will be trying to emulate the work of Benny Spindler, the professional poker player from Germany who triumphed in last year’s Main Event. It was a cracking finale to the event with Spindler just about coming out on top of Steve O’Dwyer and the other 690 players. There was a £750,000 prize on offer for first place and that money was making its way back to Germany with a very excited owner.

There will be hopes that a more local player will be able to triumph in the Main Event this year but as long as the standard of poker is high, most people will be delighted with what is on offer.

Take Out Poker Boss In Manchester

Posted on 03/08/2013 by andrew

Manchester 235 Poker Lounge Given the amount of money that is tied up in major poker games, there is no surprise that you hear rumours and whispers of poker bosses being taken out. We live in dangerous economic times and sometimes the lure of a big hit to make some quick money is too appealing for some people. Ordinarily, this would be a very worrying state of affairs but the Manchester 235 Casino, in association with the Manchester Confidential site, are quite relaxed at all the talk of there being a team of people looking to take out their boss.

This is because there is a big poker night being held at the venue in April and there is a special bounty prize being placed on Justin Carter, the boss of the Manchester 235 Casino. Any player that is fortunate enough to take Carter out of the tournament will have the choice of three main prizes.

Grab big poker prizes

There is a chance to enjoy £100 worth of vouchers for the Linen Restaurant, ideal if you have a date to impress. However, it may be that the chance to get a month’s free registration at the club or having the chance to enter three different Manchester235 tournaments for free will be more your style. The free entry prize has a cash value of £74, so that could be a nice bonus for some poker players.

In the £25 Freezeout event, taking place on Wednesday the 10th of April, there is likely to be some decent money to play for. The club hosted a similar event in December and there was a prize pool just short of £4,000 on offer for the final ten players and the winner of the event managed to take home a sparkling £950. This isn’t a bad return for a night’s poker fun.

Poker To Form Part Of Southampton’s Gaming Waterfront

Posted on 03/07/2013 by andrew

The Royal Pier Southampton Poker and casino games are big business these days and while the main focus falls on online casino sites and poker rooms, there is a lot of interest in big casino venues up and down the country. There is a growing awareness that casino rooms and poker games are not necessarily a road to ruin for people and local areas. In fact, there is an understanding that properly regulating the games and creating venues where people want to spend time can have a positive impact on the local economy.

Poker can boost the local economy

This is what council bosses in Southampton are hoping for as they look to create a casino on their waterfront which they hope will bring some that good old fashioned Las Vegas style and glamour to the area. The Royal Pier development has been at the planning stage for a considerable time but the casino building is expected to the major component of the development area and there is hope for thousands of jobs to be created in total.

Currently, councillors are agreeing the terms and conditions with which companies can bid to take ownership of the casino and the application process is hoped to begin in April. However, it is not expected that the assessment of these applications will begin until August. It is not expected that an answer as to who will run the casino will be provided quickly and it may take up to a year and a half before any decision is made.

Southampton was one of the 8 local authorities that were provided with a licence to create a super casino when the powers were granted back in 2008. The licence includes the ability to create 30 poker and blackjack tables. The casino is also licenced to host 150 slots, which will be able to provide jackpot prizes of up to £4,000.

Popular Poker Venue Looks Set To Close

Posted on 03/07/2013 by andrew

The Friar Gate Genting Casino While the popularity of poker is definitely on the rise, it has to be pointed out that the majority of new players are playing online poker. The convenience that comes from being able to play poker online at home in the comfort of your own home is definitely something that appeals to most people and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this is where people are turning to.

The problem lies in the fact that some of the great poker clubs up and down the country are struggling
for recognition and face an uncertain future. There is a different atmosphere and style of play in a poker club or venue than there is with online poker venue and it may well be that the vast majority of modern poker players have no interest in playing in clubs, they are satisfied with the online games and tournaments.

Poker employees need a hand

The latest blow for poker players has come with the fact that the popular Friar Gate venue in Derby looks set to be closed by Genting. The firm is already in its 30 day period of consultation over the closure and immediate concerns are obviously with the staff members that are employed there. There are over 40 employees of the Friar Gate venue, which has seen some brilliant poker matches take place over the years.

One of the biggest issues for the venue is the fact that Genting have another casino situated close by, the Riverlights Casino. If the closure of Friar Gate is concluded, it is hoped that Genting will try to accommodate as many staff members as possible into this nearby casino. With over £6m having been spent on the Riverlights Casino in recent times, this move has not been a surprise but it is still harsh on the employees involved.

Poker And Golf Go Hand In Hand

Posted on 03/06/2013 by andrew

Sometimes it can be difficult to develop skills, talent and determination to succeed in one discipline so the thought of entering a tournament where two completely separate disciplines are tested can be off-putting to some. Many poker players find that the different types of poker games represent a difficult enough challenge so you wonder how many people are going to be interested in an upcoming event that sees golf and poker skills being put to the limit? It is not going to be a tournament for everyone but for anyone that likes to think they excel at the poker table and on the golf course; this has to be a tournament that grabs their attention.

Play to the limit with golf and poker

A golf club in Surrey has pulled out all the stops for such an event and they have even managed to get a major sponsor on board. If you like golf, you will know the TaylorMade brand and this label is behind the Golf & Poker Challenge 2013 at the Kingswood Golf & Country Club.

For an entry fee of £45, players will be presented with 1,000 poker chips before they hit the golf course and nine holes. It is possible to pick up bonus chips on the course with bonuses for longest drive and nearest the pin elements. After a break for food and drinks, the action turns to the poker tables where a Texas Hold ‘Em event will take place in the club at night. Those players that excelled on the golf course will find that they have a head start on their opponents so there is a lot to be gained from having skills in both areas. The event will be taking place on Friday, the 12th of April.

Big Poker Winners At Wembley

Posted on 03/05/2013 by andrew

ISPT Wembley Stadium The song about being off to Wembley has been sung by plenty of football fans over the years and it has definitely been a big hit this season. This is down to the fact that not only is the FA Cup final held at Wembley Stadium, the Champions League final is going to be held there this season too. This means that there is a lot of football fun making its way to the biggest stadium in the English capital but football is not the only activity that will get people out of their seats at Wembley.

Poker fun at the National Stadium

The International Stadium Poker Tour Wembley leg is a huge event that plenty of people were already looking forward to but the latest new should see a great deal more excitement. This is down to the fact that the Dusk Till Dawn poker name is going to guarantee that the winner will take away a minimum of 1million euros. This is exactly the sort of poker prize that poker players will look forward to and can ensure that there is a cracking payday to be gained. With Wembley Stadium being the venue where so many rich and famous superstars strut their stuff, it is only fitting that a poker player will be taking away a massive prize too.

There have been some concerns as to whether this event would take place or if it would live up to the billing but the fact that the DTD name is involved is definitely great news. When it comes to poker, it can be all too easy to get swept up in the hype but there are some poker names that can be relied upon. This means that all poker players for the event can look forward to playing for a million euros.

Moorman1 Lives Up To His Poker Name

Posted on 03/05/2013 by andrew

Chris Moorman Rankings and career wins are statistics that are obviously important but sometimes they don’t get the praise and credit they deserve. For some people, the major tournaments are the be all and end all with nothing else mattering. Ideally, you would be looking to show your strength and power in all of these different aspects but that doesn’t mean to say that tournament rankings should be ignored or dismissed out of hand. The rankings for the UK and Ireland online tournament positions will definitely be something that are worth celebrating in the Moorman household.

This is because Chris Moorman, who goes by the title of Moorman1 is sitting at the top of the pile. His lead may be a mere 14.2 points over nearest challenger Rick Trigg, also known as “TheClaimer” but there have been a lot of great things happening for Moorman of late.

Closing in on 200 poker wins

Recent online victories have helped to push Moorman over the $9m level, which is supposedly something which has never been achieved before with online poker. Moorman recently ranked the 198th win of his career, which is a stunning achievement and it goes to show that rankings are based in real life and what a poker player actually achieves. There may be sometimes when you wonder how it all panned out but in this case, you can hardly find fault in what has been achieved by Chris Moorman.

There are a lot of other on fire players in the top rankings though so Moorman will need to be at the top of his game if he is looking to maintain his position. Rick Trigg has been clocking up a number of successful wins of late while the players in third and fourth, Christopher “NigDawG” Brammer and Sebastian “Seba29072” Saffari have also been showing they have the skills to pay the bills when it comes to poker.

David Barraclough Wins Biggest Price Finishing Second In GUKPT Main Event

Posted on 03/04/2013 by andrew

GUKPT 2013 Main Event Even though some eyes in London on Sunday may have been on the North London Derby where once again Gareth Bale stepped up to the plate, there was a lot more exciting action taking place in the English capital. The final day of the GUKPT Main Event was taking place in The Vic and the remaining poker players were jostling for positions and those all-important poker chips.

There were just over 20 players left in the mix on the final day and the eventual winner was Martin Bader. The leader coming into the final day was Chiraag Thanki who held a sizeable chip lead over his rivals but as so often, the momentum built up in the penultimate day was not enough to get a player over the line when it came to the final day. In the end, Thanki came seventh and will need to console himself with the £13,100 prize that he took home with him.

Big money for big poker players

David Barraclough was the unlucky player finishing in second place but there is some consolation for him in the fact that he takes home the most money. His £62,000 winnings is £6,000 more than the money received by the actual winner and if money is your main motivation it is not always important to win poker tournaments, just be involved in the mix!

However, Martin Bader is hardly going to be upset at the amount of money he gets to take home and of course, he takes the acclaim of being London GUKPT Main Event Champion of 2013. There may come a time when all of the money is used up and gone but the title is something that will never be taken away from Bader.