Things are getting back to normal now. I have been at home for 4 days and already Im looking forward to next Ladbrokes trip. The jetlag is almost gone and I just resumed my online grind. I feel a bit rusty but I guess Ill be back on track soon. It's a weird thought that just a couple of days ago I was in the gambling capital of the world, lovely Las Vegas (With Linköping qualifying for 2nd place).
Then, I was drinking Vodka Redbull with BallyBayKid and KarateKid.
Now I'm drinking cheap imported German beer.
Then, I was carrying around s7eve on my shoulder @ The Shadow Bar
Now I'm carrying on my dirty laundry to my cellar.
Then, Me and Marios went to watch Jay-Z live at The Palms.
Now. I listen to illegaly downloaded music through my not so great headphones.
Then. Muffin people for $10,200.
Now. Muffin people for $100.
Then. Listening to Marky147´s funny stories.
Now. Listening to my dog barking.
Then. Drinking free drinks in the "rakeback bar".
Now. Paying for my own alcohol.
Then. Talking poker strategy with Mr_Lindholm.
Now. Reading super system for the 8th time.
Then. Didnt feel fat compared to the Americans.
Now. Feel like Shrek.
Then. Felt like a celebrity when Rob and his crew wanted to film me.
Now. Feel like a criminal when the old ladies in my village wonder why i dont work
What I am trying to say is, thank you Ladbrokes for a fantastic trip (once again). A big thanks to all the players that were there, without us, no "Ladbrokes-family-feeling"! I'm already looking forward to Killarney and I hope I see everyone from Vegas there. For all of you who couldnt come to Vegas or never been to a Ladbrokes trip, take your chance in Killarney, Ireland. Last year we had a tremendous time with a great venue, plenty pints and the combined comedian and value of T8MML!
See you there!
Michelin
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Friday 24 July 2009
Tuesday 21 July 2009
Join the Ladbrokes Poker Player Club today!
There’s lots happening at Ladbrokes Poker in the month of July – the big story is the launch of the Ladbrokes Poker Player Club on 1st July and the great news is that everyone is eligible to join. The new scheme, has been devised to ensure that Ladbrokes Poker can spread the wealth amongst all who play for real money, including players that play tournaments and Sit ‘n’ Go’s. This replaces the $1m Rake Race, which was copied throughout the industry, but only applied to cash players. The new Poker Player Club will ensure everyone’s a winner!
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Points for tournament buy-ins, and eligibility to play in monthly freerolls are just some of the perks that await members of the club. The higher up the points scale you go, the more you’ll be rewarded - Silver (500-2,999 points) or Gold (3,000-9,999 points) status players, will have the luxury of additional loyalty rewards. VIPs (10,000+ points) get all the benefits of Silver/Gold status players + access to a VIP manager, upgrades to Ladbrokes Poker packages and invites to the top sporting events around – not bad for playing a few hands of poker!
Kate McLennan, Head of Ladbrokes Poker commented: "The principle is quite simple really, in much the same way as customer loyalty schemes are run by retailers such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s – our players will be awarded points each time they play for real with us, regardless of what they spend, and can redeem their points and receive a number of benefits upon reaching one of four levels".
Other exciting news from Ladbrokes Poker is the launch in July of the new MTT schedule. Players can now enjoy even more choice and a number of great new features including more starting chips, longer blinds and improved payout structures. Looks like Ladbrokes Poker players will be spoilt for choice!
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Points for tournament buy-ins, and eligibility to play in monthly freerolls are just some of the perks that await members of the club. The higher up the points scale you go, the more you’ll be rewarded - Silver (500-2,999 points) or Gold (3,000-9,999 points) status players, will have the luxury of additional loyalty rewards. VIPs (10,000+ points) get all the benefits of Silver/Gold status players + access to a VIP manager, upgrades to Ladbrokes Poker packages and invites to the top sporting events around – not bad for playing a few hands of poker!
Kate McLennan, Head of Ladbrokes Poker commented: "The principle is quite simple really, in much the same way as customer loyalty schemes are run by retailers such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s – our players will be awarded points each time they play for real with us, regardless of what they spend, and can redeem their points and receive a number of benefits upon reaching one of four levels".
Other exciting news from Ladbrokes Poker is the launch in July of the new MTT schedule. Players can now enjoy even more choice and a number of great new features including more starting chips, longer blinds and improved payout structures. Looks like Ladbrokes Poker players will be spoilt for choice!
Thursday 9 July 2009
Ladbrokes still got players at World Series of Poker 2009 Main Event
It was day 2A of the WSOP Main Event today and there were 11 Ladbrokes players taking their seats. Prior to the start of the days play all of the Ladbrokes met up for brunch and re-enforced the team spirit generated over the past week.
The day was not so good for some of the Nordic players with Andreas Høivold and Michel Sterk failing to make the dinner break. The players enjoyed another team meal and exchanged stories and experiences from the day so far before returning for the final 2 levels of the day. The final levels proved spectacular for a couple of the players namely Nebuchad (Jonas Danielsson) who went from 60k up to 218k at the end of play. Sirus77 (Lee Pope) had a strong finish ending on 110k, yonebike (John Magill) ended up at 106k trying to emulate his 12th place finish in 2006. In all 7 players made it through to Fridays day 3. Chip counts:
• Yobenike - 106,000
• Nebuchad - 218,000
• Sirus77 - 110,000
• Kid_Unger - 66,000
• Daddymac - 103,000
• Inorriiiss - 70,000
• Icepack - 88,000
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Tomorrow sees Steve Davis and Jon Kalmar resume in the tournament.
The day was not so good for some of the Nordic players with Andreas Høivold and Michel Sterk failing to make the dinner break. The players enjoyed another team meal and exchanged stories and experiences from the day so far before returning for the final 2 levels of the day. The final levels proved spectacular for a couple of the players namely Nebuchad (Jonas Danielsson) who went from 60k up to 218k at the end of play. Sirus77 (Lee Pope) had a strong finish ending on 110k, yonebike (John Magill) ended up at 106k trying to emulate his 12th place finish in 2006. In all 7 players made it through to Fridays day 3. Chip counts:
• Yobenike - 106,000
• Nebuchad - 218,000
• Sirus77 - 110,000
• Kid_Unger - 66,000
• Daddymac - 103,000
• Inorriiiss - 70,000
• Icepack - 88,000
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Tomorrow sees Steve Davis and Jon Kalmar resume in the tournament.
World Series of Poker 2009 Main Event with Ladbrokes Poker players
Amid some chaotic scenes at the Rio yesterday the Ladbrokes players managed to get seated safely, unlike several hundred disgruntled players who were turned away by Harrah's officials due to a lack of space.
Ladbrokes sponsored pro Skalie had a memorable day ending up on 135k in chips. He began the day like a house on fire racing to 60k inside the first two levels. Steve Davis (fivek), emulated his snooker style and was steady throughout the day ending up with 33k in chips. Other notable chip counts were emotivator (Louise Duffy) 44k and treemore (Paddy O'Connor) 3k. Day 2A takes place with up to 8 players from Ladbrokes taking part.
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Ladbrokes sponsored pro Skalie had a memorable day ending up on 135k in chips. He began the day like a house on fire racing to 60k inside the first two levels. Steve Davis (fivek), emulated his snooker style and was steady throughout the day ending up with 33k in chips. Other notable chip counts were emotivator (Louise Duffy) 44k and treemore (Paddy O'Connor) 3k. Day 2A takes place with up to 8 players from Ladbrokes taking part.
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Tuesday 7 July 2009
WSOP 2009 Main Event – Ladbrokes Poker farewell party with celebrities
For Americans the 4th of July is a significant date in the calender year. For the Ladbrokes Vegas Dream package winners it was far more important. With most of the players qualified for the Main event playing yesterday, the team was ready to let their hair down at the Farewell Party, held at the Shadow Bar at Caesers Palace. The players and their guests were suitably dressed up for this the friendliest of parties. This was one final chance for the players to get together and highlight the special community spirit that is so special to Ladbrokes Poker. Celebrities, Shane Lynch, Norman Pace and Steve Davis were all seen to be having fun. What was also apparant was the fact that so many of the Ladbrokes players were real Boyzone fans! One player joined the party late and for good reason. Andreas _Theah_ Hoivold was playing in the Main Event and ended the day with 43,000 chips. Andreas will now join the players from yesterday in Day 2A.
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Ladbrokes Poker wishes all the other players and their guests a very safe trip home.
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Ladbrokes Poker wishes all the other players and their guests a very safe trip home.
Monday 6 July 2009
WSOP 2009 Main Event - Ladbrokes Poker still had 9 players playing
Day 1A of the WSOP Main Event was off to a prompt start at 12pm. With the traditional ceremonial speeches from the event hosts, sponsors and organisers out of the way, it was time to “shuffle and deal”.
There were 10 Ladbrokes players starting the day with 30,000 chips – an increase in previous years. The total number of players starting Day 1A was 1,116 this was down on last year’s Day 1A figure of 1,297. All the Ladbrokes Poker Team shared the usual friendly atmosphere of the players lounge before the action began. Suitably nervous, the many of the players exchanged thoughts on how they felt the day would pan out.
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Due to the alteration in structure, there was a reduction in levels that would be played. The dinner break that normally takes place in the evening was shunted forward to 4.30pm. This was the first opportunity of the players to retreat back to the lounge. Some of the players opted to play some Nintendo Wii, others decided that they a snooze was the order of the day.
Mid afternoon and we had lost our first player. Happymaxy (Max Winberg), held K8 v JJ on a 88J board. All of the chips went in the middle and the Spanish based player was sent spinning to the rail. Dejected and disappointed, Max bleated the obligatory hand of defeated to the Ladbrokes team based in the lounge.
By the end of the day’s play, Ladbrokes still had 9 players remaining. Chip counts:
• Nebuchad - 42,500
• ROYTHEBOY - 39,000
• Yobenike - 62,800
• Daddymac - 56,000
• Sirus77 - 33,325
• Tricky-Trev - 27,500
• Inoriiisss - 26,500
• 4thNOXX - 24,000
• Icepack - 23,250
Congratulations to all of the players who went through particularly the Vegas Dream satellite players 4thNOXX, Sirus77 and Tricky-Trev. Players will return for day 2 on Tuesday 7th July.
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There were 10 Ladbrokes players starting the day with 30,000 chips – an increase in previous years. The total number of players starting Day 1A was 1,116 this was down on last year’s Day 1A figure of 1,297. All the Ladbrokes Poker Team shared the usual friendly atmosphere of the players lounge before the action began. Suitably nervous, the many of the players exchanged thoughts on how they felt the day would pan out.
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btw. Don’t forget to watch the latest videos from Vegas as it has the ‘password’ for tonight’s ‘Vegas Dreamers’ freeroll tournament at 19:30 BST! Every ‘Vegas Dreamers’ freeroll has over a hundred prizes with a value of almost €1000 and it’s all FREE! Password can be found here: http://poker.ladbrokes.com/en/events/wsop-2009/6
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Due to the alteration in structure, there was a reduction in levels that would be played. The dinner break that normally takes place in the evening was shunted forward to 4.30pm. This was the first opportunity of the players to retreat back to the lounge. Some of the players opted to play some Nintendo Wii, others decided that they a snooze was the order of the day.
Mid afternoon and we had lost our first player. Happymaxy (Max Winberg), held K8 v JJ on a 88J board. All of the chips went in the middle and the Spanish based player was sent spinning to the rail. Dejected and disappointed, Max bleated the obligatory hand of defeated to the Ladbrokes team based in the lounge.
By the end of the day’s play, Ladbrokes still had 9 players remaining. Chip counts:
• Nebuchad - 42,500
• ROYTHEBOY - 39,000
• Yobenike - 62,800
• Daddymac - 56,000
• Sirus77 - 33,325
• Tricky-Trev - 27,500
• Inoriiisss - 26,500
• 4thNOXX - 24,000
• Icepack - 23,250
Congratulations to all of the players who went through particularly the Vegas Dream satellite players 4thNOXX, Sirus77 and Tricky-Trev. Players will return for day 2 on Tuesday 7th July.
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Friday 3 July 2009
World Series of Poker 2009 - Day 5, Ladbrokes Poker head for downtown Las Vegas
Today, the Ladbrokes Vegas Dream tour headed for downtown Las Vegas and the Golden Nugget Casino. Over 50 players were still hopeful of claiming the last remaining seat in the Main Event. Play started at 1pm and the players knew that to win the Main Event seat they would have to be the last man standing. Some local players and Laddies guests also chanced their luck bringing the total number of players to 92.
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With five Ladbrokes players left Mika Kemppainnen (Gio Pas) from Sweden suffered an awful beat and was sent spinning to the rail. Having pushed all his chips in, he was met with a re raise all in from Ladbrokes legend Icepack. The Swede turned over pocket Aces and was delighted to see the Irishman flip over AQ. S flop of K 3 3 was of no significance. However, the jack on the turn and the ten on river left the table in amazement. Mika was gracious in defeat and stated that he was still having a 'fantastic holiday' here with Ladbrokes Poker.
The chips were passed back and forth and Marky147, Icepack and TrickyTrev agreed on a deal. This meant that TrickyTrev would win the seat on the count that he had significant more chips than the others. TrickyTrev (Trevor Lawson) will now take his seat in the Main Event Day 1a tomorrow.
Once again Ladbrokes would like to congratulate all the Vegas Dream package winners and wish the players the very best of luck in the Main Event.
Vegas Dreamer’s freeroll details: http://poker.ladbrokes.com/en/poker-events/wsop
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With five Ladbrokes players left Mika Kemppainnen (Gio Pas) from Sweden suffered an awful beat and was sent spinning to the rail. Having pushed all his chips in, he was met with a re raise all in from Ladbrokes legend Icepack. The Swede turned over pocket Aces and was delighted to see the Irishman flip over AQ. S flop of K 3 3 was of no significance. However, the jack on the turn and the ten on river left the table in amazement. Mika was gracious in defeat and stated that he was still having a 'fantastic holiday' here with Ladbrokes Poker.
The chips were passed back and forth and Marky147, Icepack and TrickyTrev agreed on a deal. This meant that TrickyTrev would win the seat on the count that he had significant more chips than the others. TrickyTrev (Trevor Lawson) will now take his seat in the Main Event Day 1a tomorrow.
Once again Ladbrokes would like to congratulate all the Vegas Dream package winners and wish the players the very best of luck in the Main Event.
Vegas Dreamer’s freeroll details: http://poker.ladbrokes.com/en/poker-events/wsop
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Thursday 2 July 2009
Ladbrokes Poker satellites for WSOP 2009 main event at Hard Rock Café in Vegas
The Ladbrokes Vegas Dream tour moved on to the second of the three live satellites at the Hard Rock Casino, Las Vegas. The remaining players who were unsuccessful in progressing through the 1st satellite at the Rio were ready to do battle once more and hopefully claim one of the three WSOP Main Event seats available. Play began at 12.30 and there were three tables left when we reached mid afternoon. This year's Ladbrokes team was a make up of several nationalities including Denmark who were represented by several players one of which being the constant talking Rasmus Hoppe. The Dane was providing his fellow players, and indeed the rail with a variety of performances that could be heard throughout the card room. Speaking of the card room, it is fair to say the Hard Rock Casino poker room is a stylish and friendly place to play poker with the venue being enjoyed by all the players.
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The excellent structure meant that there was plenty of poker played during the final table with chips moving back and forth without the players committing themselves beyond repair. The one exception was Mark Herron (Marky147) who was down to his last few chips before doubling up a couple of times and proving to be a real threat in the game. This culminated in him knocking out Niall O'Hair (__bigjoe__) out in 9th place when the Irishman pushed all of his chips in with pocket 4s only to find Marky147 waiting in the big blind with pocket queens. Niall finished 12th in last night's satellite and was therefore so close to glory once more. Next to go was our colourful friend from Denmark. Rasmus (noheartflush), who had qualified at a live event held at the EPT Copenhagen was eliminated by the hoody wearing Norwegian Thomas Swensson (labomba). Play continued for a further hour before we our next Vegas Dream qualifier. Julian Martin (Julian1) qualified for this year's Vegas trip by winning the MTT Leaderboard at Ladbrokespoker.com. The young geordie nursed his stack fantastically through the final table and was cruelly taken out when his KK was no good against the A8 of Swensson. Note that Swensson hit his ace on the river. We were now down to 6 players all of which would at least win some sort of prize either a Main Event seat or cash.
Another Irishman, David Gilfillan (fippytrucker) was next to go. He left with a $800 but was disappointed after going so close. The levels ticked on and we were now down to the last 5. Laddies regular Nigel Sudcliffe (sudsy8) pushed his chips into the middle on several occassions without having to turn a card. His exit was more than spectacular though. A three way all-in that included Marky147 and labomba ended Sudsy's tournament when his K10 was dominated by Swensson's KK. Incidentally, Marky147 held 99 in that hand. Sudsy took away a prize of $1400. Another side note - three of the players at the final table today had all qualified via the Easter Rendezvous festival in Brighton at Easter.
It was now bubble time. The blinds were now taking their toll and the remaining players bar massive chip leader Swensson, were gambling with numerous all-in moves. In one particular hand, Vishal Danak (K4s-768) pushed with 10 2 and rivered a 10 against Marky's A5. By now Marky was shortstacked and had no option than to push his last remaining 3000 chips into the middle after already posting a 4000 small blind. Alas, his 9 5 off suit did not improve and with his opponents checking the hand down he was eliminated in 4th place winning $2000. So we have our next three Main Event seat winners and they are Vishal Danak, Thomas Swensson and Ross Jarvis. Congratulations to all three as well as those who cashed in today's game.
The show now moves on to downtown Las Vegas and the Golden Nuggett casino where the third and final satellite will take place.
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btw. Don’t forget to watch the latest videos from Vegas as it has the ‘password’ for tonight’s ‘Vegas Dreamers’ freeroll tournament at 19:30 BST! Every ‘Vegas Dreamers’ freeroll has over a hundred prizes with a value of almost €1000 and it’s all FREE! Password can be found here: http://bit.ly/14wZCm
Follow poker Lads journey instantly through http://twitter.com/ladbrokes_poker Also stay tuned for daily videos, uploaded within hours of being filmed in Vegas, latest one are on our website http://poker.ladbrokes.com/en/poker-events/wsop & Ladbrokes Poker YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/LadbrokesPokerTV
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The excellent structure meant that there was plenty of poker played during the final table with chips moving back and forth without the players committing themselves beyond repair. The one exception was Mark Herron (Marky147) who was down to his last few chips before doubling up a couple of times and proving to be a real threat in the game. This culminated in him knocking out Niall O'Hair (__bigjoe__) out in 9th place when the Irishman pushed all of his chips in with pocket 4s only to find Marky147 waiting in the big blind with pocket queens. Niall finished 12th in last night's satellite and was therefore so close to glory once more. Next to go was our colourful friend from Denmark. Rasmus (noheartflush), who had qualified at a live event held at the EPT Copenhagen was eliminated by the hoody wearing Norwegian Thomas Swensson (labomba). Play continued for a further hour before we our next Vegas Dream qualifier. Julian Martin (Julian1) qualified for this year's Vegas trip by winning the MTT Leaderboard at Ladbrokespoker.com. The young geordie nursed his stack fantastically through the final table and was cruelly taken out when his KK was no good against the A8 of Swensson. Note that Swensson hit his ace on the river. We were now down to 6 players all of which would at least win some sort of prize either a Main Event seat or cash.
Another Irishman, David Gilfillan (fippytrucker) was next to go. He left with a $800 but was disappointed after going so close. The levels ticked on and we were now down to the last 5. Laddies regular Nigel Sudcliffe (sudsy8) pushed his chips into the middle on several occassions without having to turn a card. His exit was more than spectacular though. A three way all-in that included Marky147 and labomba ended Sudsy's tournament when his K10 was dominated by Swensson's KK. Incidentally, Marky147 held 99 in that hand. Sudsy took away a prize of $1400. Another side note - three of the players at the final table today had all qualified via the Easter Rendezvous festival in Brighton at Easter.
It was now bubble time. The blinds were now taking their toll and the remaining players bar massive chip leader Swensson, were gambling with numerous all-in moves. In one particular hand, Vishal Danak (K4s-768) pushed with 10 2 and rivered a 10 against Marky's A5. By now Marky was shortstacked and had no option than to push his last remaining 3000 chips into the middle after already posting a 4000 small blind. Alas, his 9 5 off suit did not improve and with his opponents checking the hand down he was eliminated in 4th place winning $2000. So we have our next three Main Event seat winners and they are Vishal Danak, Thomas Swensson and Ross Jarvis. Congratulations to all three as well as those who cashed in today's game.
The show now moves on to downtown Las Vegas and the Golden Nuggett casino where the third and final satellite will take place.
How I made $10,200 in Vegas? Updates from SinCity & World Series of Poker 2009
Zzzz……… I’ve slept incredibly well last night. The reason? I won the first mega satellite that all the Ladbrokes qualifiers are playing over here in Sin City.
If you don’t know me, chances are you’ve never played in a Ladbrokes tournament yet. I’m almost as regular as s7eve! Now, this is a story about having great timing and about knowing what will hit the board before the flop, turn and river even are dealt. In other words, being a Swede. Before all of that, this was the payout structure that Ladbrokes Poker provided:
• 1st to 7th: WSOP main event package
• 8th: Killarney package
The Killarney package was an added prize from Ladbrokes and as usual we are getting world-class treatment on these fantastic events that Ladbrokes provides -thanks guys! BTW, I went to Killarney last year with Laddies known ‘luckboxes’ ‘Macccio’ and ‘KungLui’, we had a blast and I must say I think this is an event I’m gonna try to be at for many years to come…
• 9th: $500 consolation prize.
Now, this is how I made $10,200 yesterday.
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First of all I actually had some bad luck when we were about 16-12 players left and lost two giant pots that definitely would secure me to win a package, but after these hands and as soon as the final table started Lady Luck and I had a fling that would make most teenagers jealous. With 9 people left I’m really shortstacked and pushes all in from the button to try to pick up the blinds, big blind gets in the tank and after a couple of minutes I hear the words that I don’t really want to hear. "call".
I flip over J4 and he shows A9. Well, time to do whatever my tournament gury _Dolly_ has taught me to do in these kinds of situations. Suck out the other guy as worse as possible. Flop KQT; turn 7, and river the most wonderful 4 I’ve seen in my life.
Two hands later I’m all in against some poor Dane again. I’m holding AQ and he got the cowboys, KK. Flop 623, turn 4, river A. DIIIING!!! The Dane is sent to the rail with $500 and I’ve been on his side so many times I know how he’s feeling and for a while I felt really bad for him. This I’m not sure of, but I’m guessing those $500 he got for ninth place hit the crapstables before he got to the taxi line to go from RIO back to Caesars. After this pot I got up to 100k and I ordered a stiff Vodka Redbull and leaned back….
OK, this proves to you what you should already know. Swedes are lucky. But we’re not just only lucky, we can be awful as well, were outdrawing you on the river and what I’m actually trying to say here is, If you’re a qualifier and a Swede is moving all in on you, think twice before you’re calling cause we ‘Swedes’ are born with an horseshoe up our behinds!
I look forward in seeing you all at the Ladbrokes.com Irish Poker Festival in Killarney in October. And unlucky Danish guy, pints are on me if you’re going!
Regards Martin ‘Michelin’ Stalros, Wednesday 1st July 2009
btw. Don’t forget to watch the video above as it has the ‘password’ for tonight’s ‘Vegas Dreamers’ freeroll tournament at 19:30 BST! Every ‘Vegas Dreamers’ freeroll has over a hundred prizes with a value of almost €1000 and it’s all FREE! Password can be found here: http://bit.ly/14wZCm
If you don’t know me, chances are you’ve never played in a Ladbrokes tournament yet. I’m almost as regular as s7eve! Now, this is a story about having great timing and about knowing what will hit the board before the flop, turn and river even are dealt. In other words, being a Swede. Before all of that, this was the payout structure that Ladbrokes Poker provided:
• 1st to 7th: WSOP main event package
• 8th: Killarney package
The Killarney package was an added prize from Ladbrokes and as usual we are getting world-class treatment on these fantastic events that Ladbrokes provides -thanks guys! BTW, I went to Killarney last year with Laddies known ‘luckboxes’ ‘Macccio’ and ‘KungLui’, we had a blast and I must say I think this is an event I’m gonna try to be at for many years to come…
• 9th: $500 consolation prize.
Now, this is how I made $10,200 yesterday.
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First of all I actually had some bad luck when we were about 16-12 players left and lost two giant pots that definitely would secure me to win a package, but after these hands and as soon as the final table started Lady Luck and I had a fling that would make most teenagers jealous. With 9 people left I’m really shortstacked and pushes all in from the button to try to pick up the blinds, big blind gets in the tank and after a couple of minutes I hear the words that I don’t really want to hear. "call".
I flip over J4 and he shows A9. Well, time to do whatever my tournament gury _Dolly_ has taught me to do in these kinds of situations. Suck out the other guy as worse as possible. Flop KQT; turn 7, and river the most wonderful 4 I’ve seen in my life.
Two hands later I’m all in against some poor Dane again. I’m holding AQ and he got the cowboys, KK. Flop 623, turn 4, river A. DIIIING!!! The Dane is sent to the rail with $500 and I’ve been on his side so many times I know how he’s feeling and for a while I felt really bad for him. This I’m not sure of, but I’m guessing those $500 he got for ninth place hit the crapstables before he got to the taxi line to go from RIO back to Caesars. After this pot I got up to 100k and I ordered a stiff Vodka Redbull and leaned back….
OK, this proves to you what you should already know. Swedes are lucky. But we’re not just only lucky, we can be awful as well, were outdrawing you on the river and what I’m actually trying to say here is, If you’re a qualifier and a Swede is moving all in on you, think twice before you’re calling cause we ‘Swedes’ are born with an horseshoe up our behinds!
I look forward in seeing you all at the Ladbrokes.com Irish Poker Festival in Killarney in October. And unlucky Danish guy, pints are on me if you’re going!
Regards Martin ‘Michelin’ Stalros, Wednesday 1st July 2009
btw. Don’t forget to watch the video above as it has the ‘password’ for tonight’s ‘Vegas Dreamers’ freeroll tournament at 19:30 BST! Every ‘Vegas Dreamers’ freeroll has over a hundred prizes with a value of almost €1000 and it’s all FREE! Password can be found here: http://bit.ly/14wZCm
Wednesday 1 July 2009
We give away 7 seats for the WSOP 2009 Main Event worth $10k each
The first in a series of satellites for Ladbrokes Vegas Dream winners to qualify for the Main Event took place at the Rio Hotel & Casino earlier today. This was a $1060 satellite and there were 73 players taking part. This meant that seven lucky players would win a WSOP Main Event seat. The bubble prize was generously boosted by Ladbrokes and turned into a seat for the Ladbrokes.com Irish Poker Festival.
One player was doing his best to imitate poker legend Phil Hellmuth. Laddies regular Happymaxy (Max Winberg) was nowhere to be seen when it was time to shuffle up and deal. In fact, he didn't even make it in time to see the first player to hit the rail. That was Tamas Fuhl who came all the way from Hungary only to last 15 minutes into the first satellite.
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You can follow everyone’s journey instantly through http://twitter.com/ladbrokes_poker. Also stay tuned for daily videos, uploaded within hours of being filmed in Vegas, latest one are on our website http://poker.ladbrokes.com/en/poker-events/wsop & YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/LadbrokesPokerTV
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The players continued to fall think and fast. The final table was 10 handed and the banter at the table was quickly muted as the seriousness of what was at stake was dawning on the players. The first player to exit was Karl Beare (yogi147). He was followed closely by Simon Adams (Adamsss86). Adams was cruelly knocked out by Martin Stalros (Michelin). Michelin doubled up through Adams when his J 4 was too strong against Adams A K. In the very next hand Michelin hit an ace on the river to crack Adams pocket Kings and virtually assure himself a Main Event seat. Adams was devastated and was left in shock on the sidelines.
That took us to the bubble. The unlucky player was Jocke57 (Johan Hargesson). The player from Sweden could still raise half a smile after securing a seat to the Ladbrokes.com Irish Poker festival in Killarney.
So we have our first winners. In no particular they are; Lee Pope (sirus77), 4thnoxx (Michael Sterk), David Mann (dmannyboy), martin Stalros (Michelin), Gary Edgley (shortstack), Craig Swatton (Plymlegend) and Vinod Jadav (vinny). Congratulations to all of these players. The Vegas Dream roadshow now moves on to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for the next satellite.
Stay Tuned
One player was doing his best to imitate poker legend Phil Hellmuth. Laddies regular Happymaxy (Max Winberg) was nowhere to be seen when it was time to shuffle up and deal. In fact, he didn't even make it in time to see the first player to hit the rail. That was Tamas Fuhl who came all the way from Hungary only to last 15 minutes into the first satellite.
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You can follow everyone’s journey instantly through http://twitter.com/ladbrokes_poker. Also stay tuned for daily videos, uploaded within hours of being filmed in Vegas, latest one are on our website http://poker.ladbrokes.com/en/poker-events/wsop & YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/LadbrokesPokerTV
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The players continued to fall think and fast. The final table was 10 handed and the banter at the table was quickly muted as the seriousness of what was at stake was dawning on the players. The first player to exit was Karl Beare (yogi147). He was followed closely by Simon Adams (Adamsss86). Adams was cruelly knocked out by Martin Stalros (Michelin). Michelin doubled up through Adams when his J 4 was too strong against Adams A K. In the very next hand Michelin hit an ace on the river to crack Adams pocket Kings and virtually assure himself a Main Event seat. Adams was devastated and was left in shock on the sidelines.
That took us to the bubble. The unlucky player was Jocke57 (Johan Hargesson). The player from Sweden could still raise half a smile after securing a seat to the Ladbrokes.com Irish Poker festival in Killarney.
So we have our first winners. In no particular they are; Lee Pope (sirus77), 4thnoxx (Michael Sterk), David Mann (dmannyboy), martin Stalros (Michelin), Gary Edgley (shortstack), Craig Swatton (Plymlegend) and Vinod Jadav (vinny). Congratulations to all of these players. The Vegas Dream roadshow now moves on to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for the next satellite.
Stay Tuned
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