The regional finals for Season Four 2007/08 were held between Sunday 9th March and Sunday 16th March. Ten finals were held around the country across these dates. Thank you to all the venues and staff who helped us make these events successful, and congratulations to all the players. We hope you had enjoyable days and look forward to seeing all the qualifiers at DTD, Nottingham!
East Midlands Season Four Regional Final
March 18th, 2008
The Mackworth Hotel in Derby was again a wonderful setting for the East Midlands final. Darren Hart of the the Red Lion, Sandiacre was the winner, garaunteeing his place in the National Final.
National Qualifiers
Darren Hart
Carl Attenborough
David Brodsky
Bill Robinson
Jason Whaley
Allan Lord
Martyn Neal
Colin Cook
Nicky Onosati
Jason Sisson
Andrew Taylor
Stephen Baker
West Midlands Season Four Regional Final
March 18th, 2008
Congratulations to Steve Brown of the New Inn, Birmingham for becomming the West Midlands Champion. He faced stiff competion for the title, and managed to beat last seasons champ Anthony Hitchings.
National Qualifiers
Steve Brown
Richard Poles
Andrew Hayward
James Houghton
Michael O’Loughlin
Adrian Barrat
Dave Spencer
Craig Weekes
Samual J Hands
Scott Mitchell
Paul Garratt
Kev Caudwell
Sam Jones
Paul Owen
Andy Perrens
Oysten Bardness
South Yorkshire Season Four Regional Final
March 18th, 2008
Well done to Craig Layton of the Dusty Miller in Barlborough, who became the South Yorkshire Champion. A great day was had by all in the Marstons Suite at Sheffield United Football Ground.
National Qualifiers
Craig Layton
Richard Scaife
Clive Nock
Karl S Watkins
Steve Marchant
Greg Allen
Boggy
Derek Myers
Darren Leary
Brian McDougall
Anna Taylor
Scott Smith
West Yorkshire Season Four Regional Final
March 18th, 2008
It was nail biting stuff at the Roundhay in Leeds as John Mills of the Lord Nelson, Wakefield became West Yorkshire’s Champion.
National Qualifiers
John Mills
Lee Pearson
Andrew Johnson
Christine Barklam
Peter Baines
Michael Morris
Andy North
Graham Barkworth
John Leasley
Mark Swale
Jason Butler
Will Gough
North East Season Four Regional Final
March 14th, 2008
Congratulations to Alan Mitford of the Grey Horse in Penshaw, who beat off stiff competion to become the North East Regional Champion.
National Qualifiers
Alan Mitford
David Smith
C Barnard
Nick Thompson
Lee Parkin
Clare Myerscough
Redtooth Poker at NUS Convention
March 14th, 2008
Redtooth were at the NUS Convention at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool on Sunday 16th March. 32 delegates were invited to play in a tournament on the first night of the convention and representatives from universities all around the country battled it out for the trophy. John Valerkon from the University of Essex came out on top and won a pair of tickets to see Liverpool entertain Manchester City in their Premier League clash later this season. Tim Johnson was the runner-up and he won a set of Redtooth poker chips.
Carlsberg JW Lees Poker Tournament
March 14th, 2008
60 pubs in the north west are playing in the Carlsberg sponsored JW Lees Poker Tournament starting on the 16th March. The tournament runs over a six week period with the top two players from each outlet qualifying for the ‘Grand Final’ on 1st June. All the players who reach the final table at the JW Lees Carlsberg will qualify for the Redtooth Poker ‘Grand Final’ in March next year.
Simon Gibson, Senior Regional Marketing Manager for Carlsberg UK commented, "We were looking for a way to increase footfall and drive sales on quieter nights and Redtooth Poker provides us with an ideal solution."
Redtooth Poker Success Story Continues
March 12th, 2008
South England Season Four Regional Final
March 11th, 2008
Paul Seidenstucker of the Cuckoo Pint, Fareham was absolutley delighted to become the Regional Champion. Beating his good friend Gordon Day, also of the Cuckoo Pint, with an Ace high straight over a pair of Jacks.
National Qualifiers
Paul Seidenstucker
Gordon Day
Steve Winter
Steve Spence
Nick Sherman
Jeremy Abbott
Karl McCarthy
Peter Carr
Gordon Day said ‘A wonderful day was had by all. Everbody left the tournament having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A well organised event.’
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