We are pleased to announce that the 2008/9 season National Final will again take place at Dusk Till Dawn on Sunday March 29th.

This Seasons Winner for the North West & North Wales region was Ray Smith of the Hartford Hall Hotel, Northwich. Another big event held at The Ratcliffe Bar & Function Suite with 122 players attending all eager to become the Champion. 

National Final Qualifiers
Ray Smith
Steven Boardman
Chris Hurst
John Lloyd
Andrew Darch
Wendy Bonnick
James Fitch
Anthony Isaacs
Ben Sharpe
Patrick Bonnett

The West Yorkshire Regional Final was held at the Frontier Club, Batley. Formerly known as the famous Batley Variety Club. />Congratulations to Gary Heaps of the Podger, Garforth who became the West Yorkshire champion beating off stiff competition from 165 other competitors.

National Final Qualifiers
Gary Heaps
Aaron Dennis
Stephen Evans
Lee Mortimer
Jamie Woodcock
Dawn Johnson
Robert Patrick
Carl Tindall
Anton Joyce
Sam Dawson

Again the White Horse in Southsea was a wonderful setting for the South England Final. And whilst most of Southsea had come out to enjoy the glorious weather the competition was certainly hotting up inside the pub, but there could be only one winner and that was Kirsten Edwards of the Lock Stock & Barrell in Newbury.

National Final Qualifiers
Kirsten Edwards
Samuel Enias
W Mewett
Danny Greenway

Adam Cunningham was crowned the West Midlands Champion at the Ramada Park Hall Hotel in Wolverhampton after a truly senstional performance. Adam, from the Moreton Arms in Fordhouse, was nicknamed ‘the comeback kid’ by other players after almost being eliminated from the tournament twice! Before the break he  recovered from having just 400 chips and then again later with the blinds 3000/6000 Adam posted the big blind and folded his cards leaving himself with just 1000 chips. He rallied to claim the title in a heads up battle with Adam Haskoll of the Glovers Needle in Worcester.

National Final Qualifiers
Adam Cunningham
Adam Haskoll
Paul Murton
Paul Clark
Rob Norman
Darren Murton
Steve Lee
                                                                                                    Paul Johns
                                                                                                    Martyn Lloyd
                                                                                                    Kevin Cutler  

Congratulations go to our first lady winner of this seasons regional finals. Tracy Office was the North East Champion at the regional final held at the New Crown, South Sheilds.

National Final Qualifiers
Tracy Office
Steve Wilson
Shortstack Cheaco
Darren Eastlake

Here is Sam Seddon of the Sportsman, Doncaster who won the South Yorkshire Final that was held at Sheffield United Football Ground. Another great day was had by all. With Bramall Lane being such a fantastic venue it has already been confirmed for the next final.

National Final Qualifiers

Sam Seddon

Paul Hewitt

Mark Chandley

David Radin

Dave Lant

Neil Cooper

James Farrar

Gavin Howard

An enjoyable day was had by all at the Central England Final which was held at Kingsley Park WMC, Northampton. Michael Inman of the Dragon pub in Peterborough was the Central England champ. Here he is with his winning hand, exclusive trophy and £100 cash prize.

National Final Qualifiers

Michael Inman

Sean Daniels

Matt Welch

Graham Sloper

Dave Boyd

Luigi Guerriero

James Blackler

Darren King

Peter Rooney of the Cherry Tree, Melton Mowbray was crowned the champion of the East Midlands. The final was held at the Mackworth Hotel, Derby, which has now become a firm favourite with both players and Redtooth as the setting for this area finals.

National Final Qualifiers

Peter Rooney

Craig Hepworth

Steve Timmis

Stu Burgin

Geraldine Mawhinney

Mark Revell

Kevin Hobbs

Andrew Bowser

Congratulations go to David Gasston of the Clockhouse in London who won the London Regional Final which was held at the Fine Line Pub in London. David competed alongside 122 other players to become the champion. With the region growing at an incredible rate we had exclusivity to the Fine Line Pub for the day.

National Final Qualifiers

David Gasston

Chris Beauchamp

Craig Mackey

James Mockford

James White

Richard Dill

Chris Anderson

Russell Pollington

Rob Phillpot

E Lee Leleika