Unibet Open Day 1a

[AlrightJack]

Players are on a 45 minute break now. Just a bit of news about the last alternate of the day. Less than 24 hours ago he was railing James at the Rio, then he jumped on a plane (probably literally) jetted over the Atlanticand  negotiated is way through customs. He then hopped aboard the Heathrow Express (again probably literally) to Paddington, where he clambered aboard a taxi sped off to the Vic, dumped his suitcases in reception (literally) and clicmbed the stairs to the 2nd floor poker room where he bought in as an alternate. But his journey was not over as he then headed out of the Vic again, picking up suitcases en route and went home to shower, shit and shave (in no particular order) before making his way back to Vic to begin his tilt at the Unibet title. His name, quite literally and yes, you knew it had to be him, is Neil Channing. Well done that man. Now all he has to do is avoid an early exit.

And at which point did someone mention to Neil about the Day 1b alternative ?

He is booked to do a commentary stint at the Poker Million tomorrow, so could only play today. Such is the fast lane life of a multiskilling poker superstar.

[AlrightJack]

Top 20 Chip Counts at the Dinner Break

Bernard Litman - 37,150
Michael McDonald - 28,175
John Dwyer - 27,600
Bogdan Petrascu - 25750
Richard Grace - 25325
Miguel Moreno - 25250
Joakim Nilsson - 24675
Egi Adriaans - 24500
Eero Laivonen - 22950
Antoine Levy - 22825
Jeppe Nielsen - 22600
Michel Cools - 22475
Manuel DaSilva - 22000
Jarmo Mattila - 21925
Ambjorn Hedblom - 21375
David Colclough - 21000
Anooj Sareen - 20000
Eduardas Eigirdas - 19500
Sam Trickett - 19400

Others

Bambos Xanthos - 16200
Mohamed Muse - 13925
Ville Wahlbeck - 13700
Timo Lampen - 13525
Patrik Selin - 13400
Michal Wisniewski - 13025
Nik Persaud - 11150
Josh Gould - 11050
David Clark - 10875
Vik Kanwar - 10050
Robin Keston - 9075
Alex Rousso - 8800
Stuart Nash - 8575
Dave Barnes - 8025
Daniel Rudd - 7725
Willie Tann - 7450
Adria Rodriguezxuarezguall - 5125
Neil Channing - 4750
Job Schipper - 4550

[AlrightJack]

Exitees include Dave Shallow, Michel Abecassis, Miroslav Klys and Kevin Conroy

[Royal Flush]

Exitees include Dave Shallow

norrrrrr

[Rivertony]

Mr Rabb will tomorrow sell out and if so is there anyway you can reserve me a seat???

Tony Phillips

[George2Loose]

Exitees include Dave Shallow

norrrrrr

norrrrrrrrrrr

[AlrightJack]

Mr Rabb will tomorrow sell out and if so is there anyway you can reserve me a seat???

Tony Phillips

Hi Tony,

I'm afraid I cannot reserve seats without payment. Wish I could, but I'm under orders not to. There are 119 players registered so far and the cap is 150, so I think it will sell out, but probably not until 1pm ish. There are various people here who may be able to buy you in itonight f you ask them nicely.  Hope you make it.

[George2Loose]

Mr Rabb will tomorrow sell out and if so is there anyway you can reserve me a seat???

Tony Phillips

Hi Tony,

I'm afraid I cannot reserve seats without payment. Wish I could, but I'm under orders not to. There are 119 players registered so far and the cap is 150, so I think it will sell out, but probably not until 1pm ish. There are various people here who may be able to buy you in itonight f you ask them nicely.  Hope you make it.

Under orders? Surely The Raab pwns all???

[AlrightJack]

Mr Rabb will tomorrow sell out and if so is there anyway you can reserve me a seat???

Tony Phillips

Hi Tony,

I'm afraid I cannot reserve seats without payment. Wish I could, but I'm under orders not to. There are 119 players registered so far and the cap is 150, so I think it will sell out, but probably not until 1pm ish. There are various people here who may be able to buy you in itonight f you ask them nicely.  Hope you make it.

Under orders? Surely The Raab pwns all???

I'm way down the pecking order. Cash desk makes the rules regarding this sort of thing.

[Royal Flush]

Mr Rabb will tomorrow sell out and if so is there anyway you can reserve me a seat???

Tony Phillips

Hi Tony,

I'm afraid I cannot reserve seats without payment. Wish I could, but I'm under orders not to. There are 119 players registered so far and the cap is 150, so I think it will sell out, but probably not until 1pm ish. There are various people here who may be able to buy you in itonight f you ask them nicely.  Hope you make it.

Under orders? Surely The Raab pwns all???

I'm way down the pecking order. Cash desk makes the rules regarding this sort of thing.

Sack them all.

[AlrightJack]

54 players left and they are on level 7, which features a small blind of 200, a big blind of 40o and a running ante of 50.

I just saw two hands, one of which was a three way all in. It was A-J v A-J v Q-T. It came blank, blank, queen, queen queen to send two players out of the tournament. 2 minutes later Neil Channing busted with a king high straight against an ace high one. He was not too happy afterwards, not just because of the obvious reason that he had exited, but because a French player at the table had accused him of cheating after Bambos folded to a Channing reraise in which Mr Neil picked up just 800 chips.

[AlrightJack]

127 seats now sold for tomorrow, so it looks like it could sell out tonight. I would advise anyone wishing to play to buy in tonight, which can be done over the phone, using a UK debit card. Simply call the Vic - 0207 262 7777 - ask for the 2nd floor cash desk and do the deed.

[AlrightJack]

Level 8 now with blinds of 300-600 and a running ante of 75. Down to 45 players left. Dave Barnes is now one of the chip leaders after his AA held against a player who called his three bet all in shove with A-K. Vik Kanwar, who is on the same table had that quized look of disbelief on his face. Dave Colclough is fairly short stacked. Sam Trickett is doing well. Mo Muse, Robin Keston, Dave Clark, Bernard Litman, Alex Rousso, Josh Gould, Willie Tann and Bambos are all still in at this point.

[Royal Flush]

Dave mfkin Barnes!

[AlrightJack]

I'm glad Dave Barnes back at the tables, having recovered from the heart attack he had late last year. He won his seat to this via last night's super satellite.