2007 NPL United Kingdom Open

£2,600 Main Event
Day: 1
Event Info

2007 NPL United Kingdom Open

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aq
Prize
£34,000
Event Info
Buy-in
£2,500
Prize Pool
£85,000
Entries
34
Level Info
Level
13
Blinds
1,500 / 3,000
Ante
300

Peaks and Troughs

James 'Royal Flush' Dempsey is experiencing the highs and lows of poker as he doubles up to around 4k before doubling down to zip. Luckily for the young online pro, James still had that magic yellow chip waiting for him as he requested his second batch of chips.

Both hands were brisk affairs, and both all-in jobbies. First James survived an all-in with {9-Diamonds}{9-Hearts} vs. the {A-Clubs}{5-Hearts} of Nicky Jelicka which improved, but not by enough on a {3-Hearts}{5-Diamonds}{J-Diamonds}{Q-Spades}{J-Hearts} board.

Soon after, James' joy turned to chagrin as his button raise with Pocket Ladies ran into the Big Slick of Dave Colclough, El Blondie perhaps being inspired by a certain Barry Greenstein publication as he hit a crucial 'Ace on the River'.

Not one to show his emotions at the table, El Blondie remained cool, but I'm sure he was jumping up and down inside like a kid being told school was closed for the year.

Tags: Dave "El Blondie" ColcloughJames DempseyNicky Jelicka