Seems like a busy day for new website launches. Good luck to dtd.
Card player Europe went 'live' overnight too.

Feel free to have a root around in there. Feedback welcome. I hope it can be a useful a resource for the poker community.

Cheers.
Bren (CPE editor)

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Europe's Leading Charity Poker Tournament Attracts Snooker Stars to EPT Dublin

Dublin once again plays host to one of Europe’s most unique events when the Simon Poker Tournament returns as part of the PokerStars.com European Poker Tour on Nov. 3, 2007 at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Confirmed for the event so far are snooker legends Steve Davis and Ken Doherty.

Last year over 200 players along with corporate and private donators raised just under €50,000 for homeless charity Simon Dublin and the event proved one of the most popular on the circuit, attracting players such as Donnacha O’Dea, Jesse May, Scott Gray, Julian Gardner, ‘Mad’ Marty Wilson, Dave Colclough, Kevin O’Connell, Nick Leeson, Matthew Stevens, and Stephen Hendry.Organiser Padraig Parkinson

Padraig Parkinson, spokesman for the collective of players organising the game said, “The event was a massive success last year and many thanks to John Duthie from the EPT and Charles Harbourne from the Merrion Casino Club for this wonderful gesture. It’s a great opportunity for players to sit down, have some craic, and play with some of the biggest names in the game without having to take out a bank loan.”

The entry fee is €300 (+€30 registration). €100 of the entry fee goes directly to Simon Dublin; the remaining €200 goes to make up the prize fund.

EPT boss, John Duthie said, “We’re delighted to be associated with the tournament and I look forward to playing in it myself – I just hope I can avoid Parkinson at the tables and in the bar!”

Last year’s winner, former World Champion Noel Furlong, returns to defend his title and will be joined by ‘Mad’ Marty Wilson, running his hilarious and popular high-octane auction.

A host of star names from the worlds of entertainment and sport from across Europe will also attend.

The poker community has been quick to weigh in and pledge support with PokerStars, 888, and Green Joker Poker promising online satellites to the event as well as pledging financial support. Many other companies will announce their involvement over the coming weeks.

Visit www.dublinsimon.ie  to find out more about the charity and its work.

www.cardplayer.com/tv - Talking Euro Trash#1

Hope it's cool to post this. Thought it might be of interest.

b.

lol - no, but i'm from the same part of the world as him and probably (i'd hazard) the only other Brendan you know.

See ya over Easter weekend my good man.

PP

Evening pokerworkerbees,

Next time you're swinging by KPNutz  and Ciaran Burke pick up a chip count please guys.

Hope they're hanging in there.

Cheers,
Brendan.

Had i been allowed a punt with PP i'd have had 50 on Andy and 50 on Gus for a small profit. As it was i was stuck with betting the draw on Real Madrid vs Betis half way through the second half  which turned a slightly larger profit (more than covering my losses on Hibs vs Aberdeen thankfully).

Tidy week's work for the European boys. Well done.

PokerPunk

I agree Jock.

I think his relative lack of experience and the fact that he's sandwiched between Andy and Gus could make him wobble. There's still a ton of play in this for the top 3 chip stacks.

Still, a rush of cards and he might just make it. Or if Andy and Gus underestimate him too much it could spell trouble if he plays crafty.

PP

Sorry folks. Should have posted the odds here.

See the thread up top KP. Just for you.

Speak soon.

PokerPunk

Hi guys,

Aussie Million final table betting at Paddy Power if anyone fancies a flutter. C'mon Andy!!!

Gus Hansen 6 - 4
Jimmy Fricke 12 – 5
Andrew Black 3 – 1
Kristy Gazes 9 – 1
Julius Colman 14 – 1
Marc Karam 22 – 1
Hans Martin 33 - 1

Cheers.
Bren.