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Title: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 03:05:48 PM Hi everyone, flying solo here today. The final table will be starting shortly and held over in the newly furbished room just behind the TD's desk by the cardroom. Swanky little area being used for the first time ever today. In the future it's going to be used for private/high stakes games and can be partioned into two areas.
(http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2856&g2_serialNumber=1) Useless fact alert! There were 1276 attempted qualifiers to make the Grand Prix, funnily enough, Jeff Burke was one of the very first and is favourite to win this comp now. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: spiny on October 28, 2007, 03:09:44 PM chris,
will you pass on best wishes to jeff burke from all the pace family please? Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: snoopy1239 on October 28, 2007, 03:12:13 PM chris, will you pass on best wishes to Jeff (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=194) Burke (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=194) from all the pace family please? I was lambasted last night for referring to him as Jeff 'Fred Elliott' Burke, but he's a nice, friendly chap, so wish him all the best from me too. Thx. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 03:16:48 PM Seat 1: V Madan -- 142k
(http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2840&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 2: Jeff Burke -- 333.5k (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2836&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 3: Paul Rogers -- 297.5k (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2842&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 03:19:53 PM Seat 4: Marcus Bebb-Jones -- 137k
(http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2810&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 5: Paul Vicary -- 114k (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2804&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 6: Antony Kennedy -- 278k (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2822&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 03:22:33 PM Seat 7: Amrat Patel -- 366.5k
(http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2532&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 8: Ashfag Ahmed -- 200k (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2808&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 9: Richard Simmonds -- 293k (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2830&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 03:29:01 PM I was about to say it's all very nip and tuck with not many flops being seen. Then V Madan button raises and Paul Rogers calls, they see a Kh Ts 3c flop.
All the chips go in with Rogers easily covering Madan. Madan: Kc Qd Rogers: Ks Th Turn: 3h River: 2h V Madan is OUT in 9th place winning £4,000 Rogers is now chip leader. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: danafish on October 28, 2007, 03:29:06 PM I am currently curled up on my sofa nursing some kind of evil flu, so thanks Mr NoFlops for taking over updating duties. Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 03:32:19 PM Jeff Burke is doing more raising than anyone else so far. Short-stacked Paul Vicary came over the top once and Jeff passed his 5-2o to much amusement.
Incidentally the blinds start at 5k/10k with about 30 minutes of the level remaining. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: The_nun on October 28, 2007, 03:32:36 PM Get well soon x, It will be a very very mild version of what is known as Man Flu.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 03:33:40 PM Payouts:
1st -- £90,000 2nd -- £50,000 3rd -- £30,000 4th -- £20,000 5th -- £15,000 6th -- £10,000 7th -- £8,000 8th -- £6,000 9th -- £4,000 Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: realshady on October 28, 2007, 03:35:06 PM has any deals been dunn
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: meds on October 28, 2007, 03:40:15 PM Snoopy, can you wish Jeff " BadBeat Head of Academy - Nenobear - Barney Rubble ;starwars;" Burke the best of luck from all at badbeat.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 03:44:56 PM Ashfag Ahmed raises to 30k in early position, Marcus Bebb-Jones re-raises full pot from the button, a quick fold from all the other players, including Ashfag.
Antony Kennedy button raises and takes the blinds. Jeff raises to 33k and takes the last set of 5k/10k blinds. Blinds now up to 6k/12k (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2858&g2_serialNumber=1) Before the tournament started, Marcus Bebb-Jones advocated taking off £10k from each of the top 3 spots and topping up the lower spots. I don't think there was a general consensus for this, but it wouldn't surprise me to see a deal when there's 3 or 4 left. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on October 28, 2007, 03:51:43 PM Good luck Jeff !!
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 04:08:00 PM Amrat raises to 42k utg, takes the blinds, then gets a walk the next hand too.
Antony Kennedy raises to 35k from the cut-off. Richard (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=800) Simmonds (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=800) calls from the big blind. Flop: Qd Ac 4s Richard checks, Antony bets 40k, Richard check/raises to 170k with around 40k back. Antony passes Ad Js face-up. Given how tight Richard has played so far, this seems like the correct move. What do you guys think? Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 04:16:22 PM Jeff Burke raises to 40k from mid position, Ashfag re-raises full pot to 126k from the big blind. Jeff moves all-in, Ashfag shakes his head and calls.
Ashfag: Ac Kd Jeff: Aspades Ks "You have two flush draws," says Jeff. Board: 3d 9d Jh 4d................. Ts ;kc; Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on October 28, 2007, 04:21:59 PM Feeling lonely floppy?
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 04:22:19 PM Marcus Bebb-Jones raises to 42k from utg, Jeff Burke re-raises pot for 92k more from the small blind. Paul Rogers gets out of the way. Marcus moves all-in. Jeff insta-calls and flips Aspades Ad.
Marcus says, "I'm behind." He turns over 9c 9d. Flop: 3s 2h 7c Turn: 8c River: 9s And with that river, Jeff slaps his chair in frustration. Jeff is down to about 160k or so, whilst Marcus is over the 300k mark. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 04:24:47 PM Feeling lonely floppy? YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apyB93-1FHk Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: tikay on October 28, 2007, 04:26:20 PM Jeff has a terrific game, & Bebb-Jones can play a bit, but my tip to win this has to be local boy Ashfag Ahmed - this guy is seriously good. And a cool dude, too. His Brother can play a bit too, they are a terrific coulpe of guys, who'd do well in Big-Buck Poker if they could be bothered to travel away from their home Venue, Walsall. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 04:29:29 PM Richard Simmonds raises in early postion, Antony Kennedy calls from the big blind.
Flop: Aspades 2c 6h Antony checks, Richard bets, Antony re-raises all-in. Richard insta-calls. Antony: Ad Jh Richard: Ac Kd Turn: 3s River: 9s Antony Kennedy is OUT in 8th place winning £6,000 Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 04:37:27 PM Paul Rogers raises from the small blind but Marcus Bebb-Jones isn't having any of that and re-raises the whole pot. Paul passes his Ace, Marcus shows A-K
(http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2860&g2_serialNumber=1) There has actually been a deal done to give the lower spots more money. I don't know what it is, but I'll try and find out during the break coming up in a few minutes as well as the chip counts (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2862&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 04:52:43 PM Last hand before the break Marcus Bebb-Jones took most of Paul Vicary's chips.
Marcus made up the small blind and Paul checked. Flop: Tc 8d 6h Marcus bet 12k and Paul called. Turn: 6d Marcus now bets 18k and Paul calls. River: Th Marcus checks, Paul bets 60k and Marcus, not impressed by the river, calls. Paul shows his missed-tastic Qd 9d, Marcus takes it down with his 6s 5s. Chip Counts: Jeff Burke -- 151.5k Paul Rogers -- 332.5k Marcus Bebb-Jones -- 480k Paul Vicary -- 65k Amrat Patel -- 326.5k Ashfag Ahmed -- 266k Richard Simmonds -- 549k. Blinds will be 7k/14k when we restart. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 04:55:46 PM Ok, what I've garned from the deal is that £10k has been taken from 1st, and £5k from 2nd and 3rd each and redistributed to the lower places, so that 9th gets £9k, 8th gets £11k, 7th gets £13k and 6th gets £15k, same as 5th I think.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 05:03:44 PM Jeff Burke says thanks to his well-wishers.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 05:05:17 PM Blinds are actually 8k/16k now. Someone told me the wrong info.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 05:09:37 PM Straight after the break, Paul Vicary is all-in for his last 57k. Richard Simmonds calls.
Vicary: Ahrt Tc Simmonds: Ad 9c Board: Aspades 9d 5d 9s 7s Paul Vicary is OUT in 7th place winning £8,000 Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 05:15:04 PM Ashfag Ahmed raises to 38k from the button, Jeff Burke calls from the big blind.
Flop: Ks 9s 7h Jeff thinks, but checks, Ashfag announces, "Pot." Jeff insta-passes his Fours. Not the flop he wanted for his stop and go. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: JaffaCake on October 28, 2007, 05:22:07 PM And with that river, Jeff slaps his chair in frustration. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: tikay on October 28, 2007, 05:24:23 PM Ok, what I've garned from the deal is that £10k has been taken from 1st, and £5k from 2nd and 3rd each and redistributed to the lower places, so that 9th gets £9k, 8th gets £11k, 7th gets £13k and 6th gets £15k, same as 5th I think. Very wise, too. I think this is the best UK Comp of the year, & I'm sad I could not, for the first time ever, play it. (Due to work). But this bit of "business" - which occurs annually in this Comp, & indeed most other big comps, surely tells us, & the organisers, (Grosvenor & Blue Square, both of whom do so much for Tourney Poker in the UK) that it's time to "flatten" the Prize Structures. At a guess, 80% of ALL comps in which I play end up in a chop or deal, which is all fine & dandy. But if the Prize Pool was better-structured to start with, this would not be necessary. Great update, by the way Flops, well done. And get well soon to Dana, who is suffering from the strain strain of 'flu as her hero, Sir Cliff Richard. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 05:28:02 PM Raised pot between Marcus Bebb-Jones and Amrat Patel.
Flop: Tc 9c 6c. Marcus bets the pot - 96k. As Amrat thinks, Jeff starts to sing, "It's now or never..." Amrat passes the Th. Marcus shows the Ac Next hand is a 5-way pot between all players except Paul Rogers. They see a Kd Qc 8d board, which Marcus takes down with a 40k bet showing the Kh. Ash raises to 38k from the button. Jeff says, "Ok, let's go." And moves all-in for around 75.5k more. Ash calls with 6d 6h. Jeff shows Kd Td. Board: Ad 3c 2c 5s Kc. "Ooooooooooooh Baby!" says Jeff and does a little jig. Ash rolls his eyes in disbelief. Jeff back over 250k. Ash is now the short stack. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: elblondie on October 28, 2007, 05:32:07 PM And just to explain to the Tourney organisors throughout the world of poker. 'Flatten' the structure doesnt mean pay more players.
What we need is the removal of 2nd place being double 3rd place, and 1st place being double 2nd. These should be 50% increases. Take the money off 1st and 2nd and add money to 4th to 9th places. This would help remove the deal making from poker. ... as for paying everyone who plays, well the fact that at least 5 players couldnt even be bothered collecting says it all. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: tikay on October 28, 2007, 05:35:06 PM And just to explain to the Tourney organisors throughout the world of poker. 'Flatten' the structure doesnt mean pay more players. What we need is the removal of 2nd place being double 3rd place, and 1st place being double 2nd. These should be 50% increases. Take the money off 1st and 2nd and add money to 4th to 9th places. This would help remove the deal making from poker.... as for paying everyone who plays, well the fact that at least 5 players couldnt even be bothered collecting says it all. My thoughts exactly. And I believe most - though not all, of course - players think the same. The frequency of "deals" or "chops" proves this. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: elblondie on October 28, 2007, 05:36:23 PM sounds like a blonde poll ?
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 05:36:44 PM Paul Rogers raises to 46k UTG. Jeff says, "Have you got a big hand?" before calling the 30k extra.
Flop: 9d Tc 3h Jeff checks, Paul bets 40k. Jeff moves all-in, which Jon Raab announces as, "Jeff puts all his cookies into the middle!" Jon has obviously been hanging out with Lee Jones too much. Paul, with a slight pained expression starts to think. Jeff, "What do you think of your Ace King now?" Paul, "I wish it was T-9..." Paul passes. Jeff shows 6d 3d and is back over 300k. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 05:41:22 PM All kicking off now.
Marcus Bebb-Jones and Paul Rogers get involved in a pot. Marcus calling Paul's bet on a 3d 9s 6d flop. On the 4d turn. Paul bets again, Marcus raises him another 100k and Paul moves in. Marcus quickly calls. "Flush?" asks Paul. Marcus silently nods and turns over Jd 7d. Paul asks the dealer to pair the board as he flips his 3c 3s. River: 9d Paul doubles through. "Nines are good today," says Jeff ruefully. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 05:55:53 PM Marcus makes it 56k preflop from utg. Paul Rogers, invigorated by that double up, announces "Raise" from the big blind and Marcus mucks his card quicker than Paul can put out his raise.
Paul limps from the cut-off. Marcus limps the button, Amrat (who has been card dead and not played many hands) makes up the small blind and Ash checks the big blind. Flop: Kh 6s 7d Checked around. Turn: 7s Checked to Paul Rogers who bets 20k. Marcus passes, Amrat check/raises to 50k. Ash passes and Paul calls after a think. River: Qc Amrat moves all-in for his last 100k or so, Paul instantly calls and flips over Kd Kc. Amrat can only show Aspades 7h and shrug his shoulders. Amrat Patel is OUT in 6th place winning £10,000 Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 06:01:04 PM Another £5k has been taken off 1st, so 5th now gets £20,000.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: tikay on October 28, 2007, 06:14:15 PM sounds like a blonde poll ? Done. Vote NOW! http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=28545.0 Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: tonysaint on October 28, 2007, 06:16:59 PM And just to explain to the Tourney organisors throughout the world of poker. 'Flatten' the structure doesnt mean pay more players. What we need is the removal of 2nd place being double 3rd place, and 1st place being double 2nd. These should be 50% increases. Take the money off 1st and 2nd and add money to 4th to 9th places. This would help remove the deal making from poker.... as for paying everyone who plays, well the fact that at least 5 players couldnt even be bothered collecting says it all. My thoughts exactly. And I believe most - though not all, of course - players think the same. The frequency of "deals" or "chops" proves this. Someone could always add a link to the forum chat about this earlier this year.... I would if I knew how.... Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 06:18:08 PM Blinds are now 10k/20k
;bp; Paul limps in again. Marcus limps behind on the button. Ash mucks fromt he small blind, disgusted. Richard Simmonds checks. Flop: Qs Jc 3h. Richard checks, Paul bets 30k, Marcus calls, Richard passes. Turn: 5h 60k is fired out by Paul, Marcus calls again. River: 9h (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2864&g2_serialNumber=1) Now Paul bets 100k, Marcus moves all-in for 155k more. Paul goes into the tank. Eventually Marcus calls the clock, but with about 30 seconds remaining, Paul calls. Marcus announces, "second nuts." showing Kh Jh. Paul mucks and Marcus rakes in a HUGE pot, which makes him the big chip leader now. Paul Jackson says, "Tell Jeff Kimber, the bulldozer is doing it for Captain America." Whatever that means, sounds like a spy code. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 06:22:51 PM Marcus Bebb-Jones raises to 60k. Jeff Burke re-raises the pot, committing himself. Marcus moves in and Jeff calls.
Jeff: Jd Js Marcus: Qd Qc Board: 5s 7d 9s 6c Th So Jeff Burke and his Sid James laugh are OUT in 5th place winning (officially) £15,000 Marcus now has over 50% of the chips in play. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 06:33:17 PM The remaining 4 players have done another deal.
Marcus is taking £50k, Richard Simmonds gets £40k, Paul Rogers and Ash Ahmed both get £35k and the remaining £5k goes to the winner. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 06:41:48 PM Ash Ahmed raises to 60k from the small blind, Richard Simmonds calls in the big.
Flop: 4d Qd 7c Ash moves all-in and Richard beats him into the pot with 9d 7s, ahead of Ash's Ahrt Jc Turn: 8c River: Qs Ashfag Ahmed is OUT in 4th place winning (officially) £20,000 Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: hotdog on October 28, 2007, 06:44:17 PM just wana congratulate ash and marcus. was only talking to marcus about 6weeks ago and he was saying he just cant get going in the bigger comps. i know he has a terrifc game and i said it will come good for him and it certainly has. also would like to comment on tikays word about ashfag travelling because he has some real game. well done again to ashfag and marcus
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: RoyCropper on October 28, 2007, 06:52:14 PM Tikay describes Ashfag Ahmed as a `cool guy', I am afraid I may have to beg to differ.
I thing I better clear something up from yesteday. Ashfag knocked me out when we were down to about 28 players and the pot would have been more or less for the chip lead. I had no problems with Ashfag prior to this incident. In a raised pot I held ak and bet the akq flop. Ashfag raised the pot and I pushed all in. It was now only about 17k for Ashfag to call into about a 180k pot. At this point he has to call the tiny extra with just about any 2 cards. Ashfag started to dwell, stood up and started muttering about getting involved in another big pot. He then reluctantly chucked the extra chips in. At this point I am 99.9% certain I am winning. I turn over my ak immediately. Ashfag then dwells again and says either `yes, you've got it' or `yes, I knew it'. Now I am 100% I have the best hand. He eventually turns his cards over, TWO QUEENS for a flopped SET!!!! Ash Hussien who was on the table said `Wwwwaaaatttt' and Gary Chatterton said `that is f*&%$ disgrace' and called for an ace or king. I have been slowrolled by a few scumbag yanks in the states but this one took the biscuit. I see he has just chopped up the comp for £35k. Made up for him, another win for the nice guys. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 06:54:11 PM Marcus button-raises to 70k, but Richard makes it 160k more. Paul and Marcus pass.
Next hand, Paul limp calls Marcus' raise from the small blind, but passes to a 70k bet on the Qh 2d 4d board. A couple of hands later, Richard raises to 70k from the button. Paul re-raises all-in. Marcus passes A-T in the big blind, but Richard calls with Qc Ts. Paul shows 7d 7c. (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2866&g2_serialNumber=1) Board: Jc 8d 6d 4c 8c Paul doubles through. Rough counts: Richard -- 500k Paul -- 500k Marcus -- 1.2 million. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: celtic on October 28, 2007, 06:55:53 PM Tikay describes Ashfag Ahmed as a `cool guy', I am afraid I may have to beg to differ. I thing I better clear something up from yesteday. Ashfag knocked me out when we were down to about 28 players and the pot would have been more or less for the chip lead. I had no problems with Ashfag prior to this incident. In a raised pot I held ak and bet the akq flop. Ashfag raised the pot and I pushed all in. It was now only about 17k for Ashfag to call into about a 180k pot. At this point he has to call the tiny extra with just about any 2 cards. Ashfag started to dwell, stood up and started muttering about getting involved in another big pot. He then reluctantly chucked the extra chips in. At this point I am 99.9% certain I am winning. I turn over my ak immediately. Ashfag then dwells again and says either `yes, you've got it' or `yes, I knew it'. Now I am 100% I have the best hand. He eventually turns his cards over, TWO QUEENS for a flopped SET!!!! Ash Hussien who was on the table said `Wwwwaaaatttt' and Gary (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) Chatterton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) said `that is f*&%$ disgrace' and called for an ace or king. I have been slowrolled by a few scumbag yanks in the states but this one took the biscuit. I see he has just chopped up the comp for £35k. Made up for him, another win for the nice guys. Slowrollers should lose the pot they are in. Or taken into the car park and shot in the knees. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: tikay on October 28, 2007, 06:56:33 PM Tikay describes Ashfag Ahmed as a `cool guy', I am afraid I may have to beg to differ. I thing I better clear something up from yesteday. Ashfag knocked me out when we were down to about 28 players and the pot would have been more or less for the chip lead. I had no problems with Ashfag prior to this incident. In a raised pot I held ak and bet the akq flop. Ashfag raised the pot and I pushed all in. It was now only about 17k for Ashfag to call into about a 180k pot. At this point he has to call the tiny extra with just about any 2 cards. Ashfag started to dwell, stood up and started muttering about getting involved in another big pot. He then reluctantly chucked the extra chips in. At this point I am 99.9% certain I am winning. I turn over my ak immediately. Ashfag then dwells again and says either `yes, you've got it' or `yes, I knew it'. Now I am 100% I have the best hand. He eventually turns his cards over, TWO QUEENS for a flopped SET!!!! Ash Hussien who was on the table said `Wwwwaaaatttt' and Gary (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) Chatterton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) said `that is f*&%$ disgrace' and called for an ace or king. I have been slowrolled by a few scumbag yanks in the states but this one took the biscuit. I see he has just chopped up the comp for £35k. Made up for him, another win for the nice guys. I can only say that in my table tussles with Ash, he's always behaved in an exemplary fashion. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: oyoysavaloy on October 28, 2007, 06:59:16 PM Tikay describes Ashfag Ahmed as a `cool guy', I am afraid I may have to beg to differ. I thing I better clear something up from yesteday. Ashfag knocked me out when we were down to about 28 players and the pot would have been more or less for the chip lead. I had no problems with Ashfag prior to this incident. In a raised pot I held ak and bet the akq flop. Ashfag raised the pot and I pushed all in. It was now only about 17k for Ashfag to call into about a 180k pot. At this point he has to call the tiny extra with just about any 2 cards. Ashfag started to dwell, stood up and started muttering about getting involved in another big pot. He then reluctantly chucked the extra chips in. At this point I am 99.9% certain I am winning. I turn over my ak immediately. Ashfag then dwells again and says either `yes, you've got it' or `yes, I knew it'. Now I am 100% I have the best hand. He eventually turns his cards over, TWO QUEENS for a flopped SET!!!! Ash Hussien who was on the table said `Wwwwaaaatttt' and Gary (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) Chatterton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) said `that is f*&%$ disgrace' and called for an ace or king. I have been slowrolled by a few scumbag yanks in the states but this one took the biscuit. I see he has just chopped up the comp for £35k. Made up for him, another win for the nice guys. I can only say that in my table tussles with Ash, he's always behaved in an exemplary fashion. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 07:00:21 PM Richard raises to 60k from the small blind. Paul makes it 180k. Richard says, "I'll put you all-in." Paul says, "Ok."
Paul: Ts Th Richard: Ahrt Qs Board: 4d Jd 7d Kc Kh Paul doubles through Richard again, he's up to 700k whilst Richard has about 250k left. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 07:04:26 PM *********Dinner Break 30 minutes*****************
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: tikay on October 28, 2007, 07:05:22 PM Tikay describes Ashfag Ahmed as a `cool guy', I am afraid I may have to beg to differ. I thing I better clear something up from yesteday. Ashfag knocked me out when we were down to about 28 players and the pot would have been more or less for the chip lead. I had no problems with Ashfag prior to this incident. In a raised pot I held ak and bet the akq flop. Ashfag raised the pot and I pushed all in. It was now only about 17k for Ashfag to call into about a 180k pot. At this point he has to call the tiny extra with just about any 2 cards. Ashfag started to dwell, stood up and started muttering about getting involved in another big pot. He then reluctantly chucked the extra chips in. At this point I am 99.9% certain I am winning. I turn over my ak immediately. Ashfag then dwells again and says either `yes, you've got it' or `yes, I knew it'. Now I am 100% I have the best hand. He eventually turns his cards over, TWO QUEENS for a flopped SET!!!! Ash Hussien who was on the table said `Wwwwaaaatttt' and Gary (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) Chatterton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) said `that is f*&%$ disgrace' and called for an ace or king. I have been slowrolled by a few scumbag yanks in the states but this one took the biscuit. I see he has just chopped up the comp for £35k. Made up for him, another win for the nice guys. I can only say that in my table tussles with Ash, he's always behaved in an exemplary fashion. I am sure that's the case Iwan, I've spent many happy hours sharing a table with him, & never once has he got out of line, although I can imagine he's not a man it's wise to cross. Playing poker aparrt, I don't know the guy, so I'm not flying a flag for him, but I've played with him a great deal Live at Walsall, & Online, & he's always seemed like a proper man to me. Maybe something had gone off yesterday & tilted him. There but for the grace of God, eh? Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: oyoysavaloy on October 28, 2007, 07:25:57 PM Tikay describes Ashfag Ahmed as a `cool guy', I am afraid I may have to beg to differ. I thing I better clear something up from yesteday. Ashfag knocked me out when we were down to about 28 players and the pot would have been more or less for the chip lead. I had no problems with Ashfag prior to this incident. In a raised pot I held ak and bet the akq flop. Ashfag raised the pot and I pushed all in. It was now only about 17k for Ashfag to call into about a 180k pot. At this point he has to call the tiny extra with just about any 2 cards. Ashfag started to dwell, stood up and started muttering about getting involved in another big pot. He then reluctantly chucked the extra chips in. At this point I am 99.9% certain I am winning. I turn over my ak immediately. Ashfag then dwells again and says either `yes, you've got it' or `yes, I knew it'. Now I am 100% I have the best hand. He eventually turns his cards over, TWO QUEENS for a flopped SET!!!! Ash Hussien who was on the table said `Wwwwaaaatttt' and Gary (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) Chatterton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) said `that is f*&%$ disgrace' and called for an ace or king. I have been slowrolled by a few scumbag yanks in the states but this one took the biscuit. I see he has just chopped up the comp for £35k. Made up for him, another win for the nice guys. I can only say that in my table tussles with Ash, he's always behaved in an exemplary fashion. I am sure that's the case Iwan, I've spent many happy hours sharing a table with him, & never once has he got out of line, although I can imagine he's not a man it's wise to cross. Playing poker aparrt, I don't know the guy, so I'm not flying a flag for him, but I've played with him a great deal Live at Walsall, & Online, & he's always seemed like a proper man to me. Maybe something had gone off yesterday & tilted him. There but for the grace of God, eh? Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: andy13 on October 28, 2007, 07:34:27 PM Tikay describes Ashfag Ahmed as a `cool guy', I am afraid I may have to beg to differ. I thing I better clear something up from yesteday. Ashfag knocked me out when we were down to about 28 players and the pot would have been more or less for the chip lead. I had no problems with Ashfag prior to this incident. In a raised pot I held ak and bet the akq flop. Ashfag raised the pot and I pushed all in. It was now only about 17k for Ashfag to call into about a 180k pot. At this point he has to call the tiny extra with just about any 2 cards. Ashfag started to dwell, stood up and started muttering about getting involved in another big pot. He then reluctantly chucked the extra chips in. At this point I am 99.9% certain I am winning. I turn over my ak immediately. Ashfag then dwells again and says either `yes, you've got it' or `yes, I knew it'. Now I am 100% I have the best hand. He eventually turns his cards over, TWO QUEENS for a flopped SET!!!! Ash Hussien who was on the table said `Wwwwaaaatttt' and Gary (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) Chatterton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) said `that is f*&%$ disgrace' and called for an ace or king. I have been slowrolled by a few scumbag yanks in the states but this one took the biscuit. I see he has just chopped up the comp for £35k. Made up for him, another win for the nice guys. I can only say that in my table tussles with Ash, he's always behaved in an exemplary fashion. I am sure that's the case Iwan, I've spent many happy hours sharing a table with him, & never once has he got out of line, although I can imagine he's not a man it's wise to cross. Playing poker aparrt, I don't know the guy, so I'm not flying a flag for him, but I've played with him a great deal Live at Walsall, & Online, & he's always seemed like a proper man to me. Maybe something had gone off yesterday & tilted him. There but for the grace of God, eh? Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: The_nun on October 28, 2007, 07:34:48 PM Don't know the guy , but at that stage, bottom trips, against possible higher trips and str8
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 07:36:02 PM And after a nice little dinner with Red Dog (still in the £300), play is about to recommence with the blinds 12k/24k.
Marcus -- 1 million. Paul -- 800k Richard -- 350k Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on October 28, 2007, 07:37:03 PM for 17k into 180k. come on people..
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: The_nun on October 28, 2007, 07:39:19 PM True true. rookie..
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 07:48:23 PM Paul and Marcus are getting into a couple of tussles, while Richard is lying low at the moment.
First Paul raises to 64k from the small blind, Marcus calls. The flop is 2c 5c 9c, Paul bets 50k, but Marcus makes it an even 200k. Paul instantly folds. Marcus shows Tc 9s. Next time, Paul makes it 72k from the small blind and Marcus calls. Flop: Aspades 7s Js Paul bets 80k, Marcus makes it 160k. Paul calls. Turn: 5d Now Paul says, "All-in" but can only bet the pot, he's commited either way and Marcus folds Ad 2h. Paul shows Ahrt 9d and takes the chip lead. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: MadTurk on October 28, 2007, 07:53:20 PM Tikay describes Ashfag Ahmed as a `cool guy', I am afraid I may have to beg to differ. I thing I better clear something up from yesteday. Ashfag knocked me out when we were down to about 28 players and the pot would have been more or less for the chip lead. I had no problems with Ashfag prior to this incident. In a raised pot I held ak and bet the akq flop. Ashfag raised the pot and I pushed all in. It was now only about 17k for Ashfag to call into about a 180k pot. At this point he has to call the tiny extra with just about any 2 cards. Ashfag started to dwell, stood up and started muttering about getting involved in another big pot. He then reluctantly chucked the extra chips in. At this point I am 99.9% certain I am winning. I turn over my ak immediately. Ashfag then dwells again and says either `yes, you've got it' or `yes, I knew it'. Now I am 100% I have the best hand. He eventually turns his cards over, TWO QUEENS for a flopped SET!!!! Ash Hussien who was on the table said `Wwwwaaaatttt' and Gary (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) Chatterton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=147) said `that is f*&%$ disgrace' and called for an ace or king. I have been slowrolled by a few scumbag yanks in the states but this one took the biscuit. I see he has just chopped up the comp for £35k. Made up for him, another win for the nice guys. Slowrollers should lose the pot they are in. Or taken into the car park and shot in the knees. HOLD ON GUYS I KNOW ASH LONG LONG TIME AND I WILL NEVER AGREE THAT HE SLOW ROLLED ANY1 I M SURE HE DIDNT REALISE IT WAS NOT THAT MUCH TO CALL OR IN FACT HE PROBABLY TOUGHT HE WAS WELL BEATEN AS KKK OR AAA THERE HE S A VERY CAREFULL PLAYER THANKS AND HE S NOT I REPEAT HE S NOT A SCUMBAG VERY WELL BEHAVED GENT THANKS Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 07:56:30 PM Marcus makes it 72k from the small blind. Richard calls but folds to Marcus' 144k bet on the Kh 2h 7h board.
Richard gives Paul a walk, showing 4-2o in the process. Next hand Richard raises to 84k from the button, Paul makes it 276k and Marcus gets out of the way. Richard calls for his last 70k or so. Richard: Qs 9d Paul: Ac Qc Board: 7h 6s 2d 3d 7s Richard Simmonds is OUT in 3rd place officially winning £30,000 Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: doublebubble on October 28, 2007, 07:56:52 PM The remaining 4 players have done another deal. Marcus is taking £50k, Richard (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=800) Simmonds (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=800) gets £40k, Paul Rogers and Ash Ahmed both get £35k and the remaining £5k goes to the winner. What a fantastic achievement for Marcus considering he started day 2 looking at "Marcus Bebb-Jones 7900" Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 08:02:17 PM Heads-Up
(http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2868&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 08:04:50 PM Marcus has taken back the chip lead.
On the river of a Jd Ks 8c Ts 2s. He bets 40k, Paul raises another 100k and Marcus instantly re-raises the pot, 420k more. Paul gives it up sharpish. 'Fingers', 'caught' and 'cookie tin' spring to mind. Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: NoflopsHomer on October 28, 2007, 08:29:39 PM On the turn of a Qh 6h 3s Aspades board, Paul check/calls a 60k bet before checking again on the Ac river. Marcus bets 80k now, but Paul decides to pump it up a bit, raising 200k more. It's all too much for Marcus who passes.
Paul limps in. Marcus makes it 72k. Paul calls. Flop: Ac Qs 9s Marcus bets 80k. Paul raises it 150k more. Marcus makes it 250k more and Paul moves in. Marcus calls. Marcus: Ac Qs Paul: Ad 7d Turn: 3d River: 9d Paul Rogers is OUT in 2nd place winning £50,000 and.... MARCUS BEBB-JONES is the GROSVENOR GRAND PRIX WINNER of 2007 winning £90,000! The winner being presented the trophy by Jon Raab. (http://blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2870&g2_serialNumber=1) It just remains for me to thank Jon Raab, Zach and all the people at Grosvenor and Blue Square for their help this weekend, not forgetting Snoops and Dana earlier this week. Next blonde update starts on Tuesday, it's the EPT event in Dublin. I'm off to celebrate an early finish. ;stickaforkinme; Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: DesD on October 28, 2007, 09:32:36 PM Thanks for the reports Chris...top notch.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: Longines on October 28, 2007, 09:37:15 PM Nice one Marcus - glad to see my pick at the end of day 2 wasn't a bok.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: AlrightJack on October 28, 2007, 10:59:18 PM ..and this time I didn't drop the trophy.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: Ironside on October 28, 2007, 11:14:31 PM omg where did you get that tie from?
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: TightEnd on October 28, 2007, 11:19:05 PM Its a nice tie
A bit short, but a nice tie, very sartorial Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: Ironside on October 28, 2007, 11:20:58 PM Its a nice tie A bit short, but a nice tie, very sartorial when your appointment for the opticians Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: CrestOfaWave on October 29, 2007, 10:12:47 AM Good updating Flops - enjoyed the read - QQ for me on AKQ board definitely no instacall.
See you at Blackpool... Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: hotdog on October 29, 2007, 01:24:51 PM ahs would never do anything like that any one who knos him will no that hes a top top guy and jus want to congratulate marcus another top guy who will surley go on to better things now.
Title: Re: Bluesquare.com Grosvenor Grand Prix: FINAL TABLE Post by: ifm on October 29, 2007, 04:13:36 PM Jeff has a terrific game, & Bebb-Jones can play a bit, but my tip to win this has to be local boy Ashfag Ahmed - this guy is seriously good. And a cool dude, too. His Brother can play a bit too, they are a terrific coulpe of guys, who'd do well in Big-Buck Poker if they could be bothered to travel away from their home Venue, Walsall. Agreed Have only got as far as this post , fingers crossed for Ash :) |