Pokerstars.com EPT London: Day 1A - Interactive

[JungleCat03]

Dave Colclough is sharing the felt with tiny titan, Freddy Deeb, who was tucking hungrily into a sandwich as I joined his table. He had time to bet out 600 on the turn of a #9c #2h #6c #2s board though, his neighbours passing, before he turned away to take another bite.

Deeb up to 20,000. Easy game this!


The EPT has really grown in stature since its inception. At first, it was really only an attractive proposition to the creme de la creme of europe, but its reputation has blossomed to the extent that now, the World's elite are attracted by the allure of the tournaments.

This makes for some exciting mixes of European and World stars.

One table that has a good flavour of both is Table Antonius, the Finnish star the most celebrated player at the felt.

He won't find it too easy going though, with recent GUKPT Luton winner Sam Trickett, perennial UK circuit player and fierce competitor Jim Reid and David Benyamine's better half Erica Schoenburg joining him at the table.

So far Sam and Erica have close to their starting stacks, but Jim is doing well with 13,000 or so to his name. Meanwhile Patrik has not had the auspicious start you might expect and is languishing behind these three with just 7,000 to his name at present.

Some other random names and counts...

Jeff Kimber - 20,000  (Go Jeff!)
David Benyamine - 8,500 (Try and keep up with the missus David!)
Beth Shak - 9,800.

Incidentally with beautiful women like Beth and Erica playing, you can rest assured I will be snapping them at some point. At present though we are reduced to one camera between us and Floppy has temporary control, though the battle is far from over!

Fear not, norkage fans. Totty coming soon!

[littlemissC]

picture of sam and patrick so i can use it as my screne saver please 

[bovie]

is the report about woodley correct is he out ??

[Pab]

any news on allinstevie please?

[psychocopy]

Any news on Mark Deacon please

[NoflopsHomer]

To say it's rammed in the Vic, would be an understatement.

The initial provision was for there to be 250 players today and the same tomorrow. They've already added an extra three tables, (soon to be four we think). The list of alternatives is longer than the extended edition of Lord of the Rings and so far includes Dag Martin Mikkelsen, Tom 'Durrr' Dwan and Michael Martin. The latter of these arrived last night and was desperate to play, he hoped if there was enough Germans or Italians he might get in quicker or if there was a table of Finns, they all try and take each other out (of the tournament, not like to the cinema on a date).

It looks like there will at least 600 people in this event, possibly more. It's incredibly hectic in the cardroom so player names etc are just going be so difficult to sort out, please bear with us.

Homer --

Thanks as usual for the terrific Blonde coverage.  I'm so sad to hear this is the last EPT event you will be covering as I anxiously await my son playing in Europe just for your posts and unique headlines.  Michael Martin just got in and is at table 16, seat 1 so any updates will be greatly appreciated.  When he flew in last night, he had no idea if there would be room or not as he was #105 on the waiting list.  He was happy to get in as an alternate.

TR23

Here he is, nothing to report as yet though.

[NoflopsHomer]

Nick Gibson and Craig 'The Apple' Hopkins, discovered in the restaurant area on makeshift extra tables.



Sam Trickett and Erica Schoenberg



Sam just bet 200 on a flop which Erica flatted. On the turn , Sam check/called a 400 bet and then a 1,000 bet on the river. Erica flipping as Sam grudgingly mucked. Meanwhile James Akenhead has doubled up meagre stack with against Durrr's which was trying to squeeze a raise and call.

[NoflopsHomer]

Antonius, so good he drains the colours out of the other players.

[NoflopsHomer]

is the report about woodley correct is he out ??

Yes

[NoflopsHomer]

Nik Persaud is another early exits. "Trips against trips" was his curt and brief answer.

[JungleCat03]

any news on allinstevie please?

Sorry Pab, both myself and floppy have scoured the room, but he appears to be tucked away somewhere in the depths of the Vic. We've just received a player list however so that may help us track him down if he hasn't moved yet.

Hold tight!

[bother84]

Any News on Asa Smith? Was listed as an alternate but im pretty sure hes in by now.

[JungleCat03]

Meanwhile, here's some eye candy for you to look at.

Jim Reid, what a fine specimen!



Ok, so that's a joke. No offence Jim and Sam but it's David Benyamine's glamorous other half, Erika Schoenberg who steals the show in this picture.

Because I know how greedy you are, here's another shot of the photogenic young lady...

[littlemissC]

loving the patrick picture..also the look he is directing at sam,lol

any news on chili?

[psychocopy]

any news on allinstevie please?

Sorry Pab, both myself and floppy have scoured the room, but he appears to be tucked away somewhere in the depths of the Vic. We've just received a player list however so that may help us track him down if he hasn't moved yet.

Hold tight!

Players list as in real names or online qualification names hehehe

Mark "1 REALDEAL 1"  Deacon please and a photo if possible.. although with it been all hustle and bustle the photo can wait ;-)