Gone to Pieces

After continual pressure from his peers, Neil Channing has finally lost the plot and agreed to sell pieces of himself in the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event: no premium, no registration fee, no catch - just a face value investment of one of the UK's most celebrated players.

For years, Neil has been regarded as one of the most renowned stakers in the industry, backing players such as Sam Trickett, Sunny Chattha, Steve Jelinek and, more recently, the Blue and Brown Belt players on Black Belt Poker. In 2009, he bought 25 percent of James Akenhead in the WSOP Main Event, who went on to make the November Nine, finishing in ninth place for $1,263,602.

Now, fresh off his victory at the Luton GUKPT, Neil is reversing the roles to give you a chance to become the staker and back the 2008 Irish Open winner in one of the biggest events on the poker calendar. With an estimated $1,000,000 plus first prize, this is an opportunity you simply can't ignore!

"I've totally gone to pieces," commented Neil with a shake of the head, "'I cracked and just couldn't take the pressure anymore, so I've decided to spread the wealth and give people the chance to stick their finger in the Channing pie. I'm virtually giving money away! There's no way I'm cutting up the bracelet into multiple pieces though!"

"I'm very concerned about him," added Neil's psychiatrist. "He's been very stressed of late, but this latest offer is just madness. I don't know why Neil would want to give away his winnings. It's as if he wants to reward his loyal players or something."

To purchase a piece of Neil in the WSOPE Main Event, investors are invited to make an online transfer via the Black Belt Poker client using the following details:

username: BBPADMINACC
email: ADMINACC@blackbeltpoker.com

The 'online transfer' option can be located in the left hand menu of the 'Account' tab in the cashier of the Black Belt Poker lobby. Investments will be a minimum of £50 (0.5%) and a maximum of £500 (5%) with no more than 25% being sold.

All payments must be received before 12pm, Friday, September 24. Any payments received after this time/date, will not qualify and will be returned immediately. All investors will receive a confirmation email upon transfer of funds, and will receive any winnings via the same online transfer method.

This offer is exclusive to Black Belt Poker players of Yellow Belt and above. If you're not yet a Yellow Belt, then it's not too late, simply download the poker client, and follow the step-by-step process to opening your account and linking to your community profile.