As we go into the second break we have 96 runners left in the tournament.

This is Mark (He’s the one grinning in the middle) from Betfred.
“What a great tournament, it’s good to see so many grass roots players getting the VIP treatment!” – Mark Riley

//www.betfred.com/pubpoker

Don’t forget you can check the live statistics of who finished where at any time online at:
//www.redtoothpoker.com/national

The players are on a 15 min break – and we have just broken the 200 barrier with 199 players remaining.

Abi Titmuss deals a game for the VIP guests, most of who are managers of the UK’s largest pub chains.

Paul Johns from The Goerge in Warley was our first victim of the day – he finished in 283rd place.

At exactly 3pm we started the tournament! – And as usual a quiet descended across the venue!

276 players checked in – 5mins to go.

234 players are registered into the tournament so far. The atmosphere is great and the excitement is building. Looks like we are on schedule for a full house come 3pm.

Over 200 players have already signed in to the tournament. The food is great and a lot of the players and guests are taking the opportunity of meeting Jimmy White and Abi Titmuss.