47 runners assembled at the Rendezvous Casino in Southend for the celebpoker.com Poker Classic Tournament. Celebrity poker players mingled with professional poker players and the poker-loving public to see who would win the inaugural CelebPoker Classic, including. Teddy Sheringham, Nick Leeson, John McCririck and former Eastender Michael Grecco.
(PRWEB) December 1, 2004 -- 47 runners assembled at the Rendezvous Casino in Southend. Celebrity poker players mingled with professional poker players and the poker-loving public to see who would win the inaugural CelebPoker Classic.
There was a strong footballing contingent with Teddy Sheringham and Matthew Etherington of West Ham and Simon Davies of Spurs all putting up their 1000 buy-in to pit their skill and luck against the likes of Channel 4 and At The Races pundit John McCririck, Rogue-Trader Nick Leeson and former Eastender Michael Grecco.
One of the first to luck-out was Ron Ainsworth. Ron had previously come an excellent second in the CelebPoker UK Challenge which was held over the August bank holiday in Brighton.
After 4 hours of play, the numbers had been reduced to just 10 players. Out of all the celebrity players only one was left – Matthew Etherington, who had played a very tight game?
Whilst the final 10 battled it out to the finish, a free-roll was being conducted. 12 players had the opportunity to share in the CelebPoker 1000 Texas Hold ‘Em Free Roll.
Competition was stiff, fierce and full of rivalry! Teddy Sheringham didnt want to lose to Simon Davies who in turn didnt want to lose to Nick Leeson who didnt want to succumb to Chris Brooks, who wanted to beat his best friend Scott Robinson formerly of 5ive! As it turned out, Teddy won a very hard fought competition and won first prize of 600. Chris Brooks of Capital Radio came second winning 300 and Elkan Allan 100 in 3rd spot. By the way, yours truly lasted one hand!
Meanwhile back at the main event, Matthew Etherington was proving that it really was a footballers evening taking top spot and the first prize of 17000. Prize money was paid right down to 10th position.
Congratulations to Matthew on his first major tournament win. You too can take Matthew and the other celebrities at the next CelebPoker tournament which will be announced soon. Keep checking the website www.celebpoker.com for updates of future live events and online tournaments, including celebrity players, giving you the opportunity to play against your favourite celebrities from the comfort of your own home.
Top 5 results
1st Matthew Etherington
2nd Roger Jones
3rd G Georgian
4th R Huntley
5th Mishalabi
6th D Bahbot
7th Harvey Leff
8th Neil Channing
9th Michael Chivers
10th Philip Donovan
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