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[tikay]

Was this kept a secret? Or did people know that Rob and Rastafish took part in this?

Hi Yian,

I'm not sure what you mean by "a secret".

It was recorded two weeks ago, over three days, & we asked all the players not to mention too many details (specific pots etc) as we did not want any spoilers, but no, it was not "a secret" as such, we just chose not to mention it until the Shows had been finished & Edited.

Several of those involved Tweeted about the game on the days they played, including Neil, Sam, Matt Le Tissier etc.

I believe Rob will be penning a blog mentioning it shortly, & Neil's monthly column in the February edition of "Bluff" will make reference to it, too. 

I thought maybe they kept their participation under wraps also for spoiler purposes. Looking forward to this.

Pretty much that, yes.

I do hope you enjoy it, the whole idea is "fun", & there is plenty of laughs & banter, & some surprising pots.

[tikay]

For those who follow TfT, it was quite interesting for me to spend some time with Wayne Mardle, after he featured in arguably the greatest April Fool's joke ever on blonde last year.

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I should add that the TD, or "Floor" was none other than Mr S Trumper. Very efficient he was, too.

[Marky147]

For those who follow TfT, it was quite interesting for me to spend some time with Wayne Mardle, after he featured in arguably the greatest April Fool's joke ever on blonde last year.

That was brilliant, even if it did cost me a score

What did he think about the prank?

[tikay]

For those who follow TfT, it was quite interesting for me to spend some time with Wayne Mardle, after he featured in arguably the greatest April Fool's joke ever on blonde last year.

That was brilliant, even if it did cost me a score

What did he think about the prank?

He loved it. He said "100/1 to WIN it?  I was 1000/1 to PLAY it".

He & his wife were a lovely couple, & Wayne had plenty of banter at the table with the other lads. I'd not met him to speak to before, but I liked him very much, such as you can get to know someone over a couple of days.

[bobby1]

This looks good, looking forward to it

[tikay]

This looks good, looking forward to it

Hope you enjoy it Phil, the whole thing aged me about 20 years. Jeez.

[Marky147]

For those who follow TfT, it was quite interesting for me to spend some time with Wayne Mardle, after he featured in arguably the greatest April Fool's joke ever on blonde last year.

That was brilliant, even if it did cost me a score

What did he think about the prank?

He loved it. He said "100/1 to WIN it?  I was 1000/1 to PLAY it".

He & his wife were a lovely couple, & Wayne had plenty of banter at the table with the other lads. I'd not met him to speak to before, but I liked him very much, such as you can get to know someone over a couple of days.

Think I got 2500/1 for a tenner of mine

Glad it all went well, he looks like he'd be good banter at the tables and I'm looking forward to watching the show. (when they sort the Sky out in my new house)

[Tal]

There had better be walk-ons.

[DesD]

Here's the Episode One line up, this is some stuff I wrote this morning which gives a flavour of it. (I have de-spammed this version for blonde). 


Poker with a smile!

Starting on Tuesday February 5th, a new series of 6 x 1 hour Shows start on Sky Sports, & this is poker with a difference.

It is a Cash Game, but no hoodies or miserable minnies, this is poker with a smile.

Each episode features a brace of Sports Celebrities, most of them very familiar to Sky Sports viewers, together with a mixture of Poker Pros & amateur players playing poker how it should be played. 

The first show includes….

Wayne Mardle, darts legend, Mr “Hawaii 501” himself, & a mean poker player, who has a 7th place finish in the prestigious GUKPT for over £14,000 to his credit.

More recently he commentated on Sky Sports fantastic coverage every night of the 2013 PDC World Darts Championships.

Norman Whiteside, who  was the youngest player ever to play in the World Cup, to score in a League Cup & FA Cup Final, & score a senior goal for Manchester United. He went on to play two World Cups, appear 38 times for Northern Ireland, & over 200 times for Manchester United.

These days, Norman still does Hospitality for Manchester United, and is a qualified podiatrist, as befits someone who was always good with his feet.

Neil Channing, arguably THE most well-known & popular senior UK Poker Tournament player. Neil  has cashed for over $3,000,000 on the Pro Poker circuit, including over $1,250,000 for winning the Irish Open, & $400,000 for 2nd in a WSOP event last summer.

Neil is also an enthusiastic Sports Bettor, & is hoping that the San Francisco 49ers take down this weekend’s Superbowl.

After the shows were filmed, Neil went straight from the Studio to Gatwick catch a 747 to Australia, where he cashed twice for north of $33,000. What a life!

Sam Razavi probably had more Tournament Poker success in more countries in 2012 than any other player. He cashed no less than 39 times across the globe, including 8 WSOP cashes, & in places as far afield as the Philippines, Egypt, China, Mauritius, Australia, Panama, Italy, Cambodia, New Zealand, India, not forgetting the good old British Isles.

Sam has accumulated over $1,000,000 in Live Cashes, and is a regular guest on Channel 861.

Colburn Tomlin, one of the most popular amateur  poker players on the UK Poker Circuit, who rejoices in the nickname of “Rastafish”.

Rastafish is LOUD, but it’s all in fun, & he has an impressive record of Tournament Wins totalling over $300,000.

His son, Gavin, is a professional footballer with Southend United, where he has netted 12 times already this season.

Completing the Episode One line up is Rob Yong.

Rob has lifetime cashes in excess of $300,000, & is a poker entrepreneur.

He is a wealthy & very successful businessman with a passion for poker. He used to have Poker “Home Games” – as we all did back in the day! - & enjoyed them so much he decided to open his own Poker Club in Nottingham.

It took three years & over £1,000,000 to obtain a full Gaming Licence, & build the Club, but it has thrived ever since & is by common consent one of the best poker Venues in Europe, if not the world.

So, quite a line up in the First Show. It will be transmitted at 10pm on Tuesday (Feb 5th) on Sky Sports 3, & will be repeated the next day. All 6 Episodes will be series-linked.

News of the other 5 episodes will appear on this page before transmission.

Highlight of Episode One?

Plenty of car crash hands, & let’s not give the game away, but when Wayne Mardle decides to try & take down a big pot, can you guess how much he bet?........

Sky, Poker with a smile. Just a bit.

Quality, as always!

Eddie in Lanzarote for a couple of weeks?

[tikay]

Shush!

[Royal Flush]

Where was my invite???

[tikay]

Where was my invite???

Best to time your dural tear at a more convenient moment.....

[paulhouk03]

this looks good whats the stakes?

[tikay]

this looks good whats the stakes?

£5 £5 Paul.

Minimum pull-up, £1,000, maximum pull up £3,000. Players were allowed to reload if they so wished, or needed.