57 Players returned for the final day's play in the Main Event. With the bubble now a distant memory players began to exit the tournament rapidly. A late finish was in store when the final table began at 11pm.
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The first player to exit was Jerry Cosgrave. The play slowed down considerably and Ladbrokes cash game player Thomas Rolf was doing his best to keep the Irish crowd quiet by taking the chip lead. However, the final table ebbed and flowed and by the time there were three players left it was England v Ireland. Michael Murphy finished in 3rd place collecting €35,000 leaving local Emmet Gough heads up with Rolf whose alias is r0lfus. The former student who is just 22 years old held a significant advantage as the heads up battle began. However, Gough chipped away at his lead and turned the game around.
A large gathering of spectators watched on into the early hours until the crucial hand played out to leave Rolf the new champion. With all of Gough's chips in the middle it was Rolf's AQ that improved against the dominant AK of Gough. It was a harsh blow for the young Irishman who was dignified in defeat. Emmet Gough won a fantastic €65,000 for his weekend's work.
Rolf celebrated with friends before moving straight to the bar for a well earned drink, grasping the new trophy and a cheque for €100,000. In addition to the huge cash prize Thomas also picked up the added 2011 Poker Cruise package.
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Congratulations must also go to Ladbrokes regular Richard Sinclair (daddymac) who played superbly to take the €300 side event. daddymac defeated Nicky Power heads up and took the €18,000 forst prize and continue his recent run of fantastic results.
Ladbrokes Poker would like to thank all those who have tried to qualify for the Irish Poker Festival as well as those who followed the daily updates.
As you may be aware the 2011 Poker Cruise (http://poker.ladbrokes.com/en/poker-events/poker-cruise ) was announced this weekend and a prize draw was made for all new registrations and online qualifiers to this year's Irish Poker Festival. The winner of the package was Richard Clarke (richlizard / KrackedKings). Nice one Richard!!!
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