Last night, Black Belt Poker sponsored pro Sam Razavi won UKIPT Cork, capturing the illustrious title and the lion's share of the prize pool. With Jamie Burland snapping up the Brighton leg last year, this means that Black Belt Poker now boast two UKIPT Champions.
Sam wasn't the only winner that day as four Orange Belts had earned shares in his tournament success through our 'Slice of the Action' Freeroll. The event took place on Wednesday, May 18. 44 competed and the results were as follows:
1st DiddavidBEL09 -- $100 sponsorship
2nd Elysiumjay-- $50 sponsorship
3rd TeeDeeEye1 -- $25 sponsorship
4th blackbeltkickbox -- $25 sponsorship
As the buy-in to the Cork Main Event was €560, this meant that the Freeroll winners possessed a near 25% combined of Sam's action. With Sam profiting for a meaty €46,150 after deals three-handed and heads-up, the returns were as follows:
David Meunier -- $8,071
Jason Layland -- $4,032
Trevor Ingman -- $2,019
Dean Aldred -- $2,019
"What a fantastic incentive to attain and maintain Orange," commented reigning League Champion Trevor Ingman.
"I was very happy when I found out I had an investment in Sam, given his record," beamed former London Live finalist Dean Aldred.
"We need a president over here," joked David Meunier. "VGG! You have a number one fan in Belgium."
Jason Layland added: "Magic, stunned, golden. Well played, sir."
Every month, Black Belt Poker host four freerolls exclusive to Orange and Purple Belts with prizes ranging from merchandise to Enlightenment training. The freerolls take place every Wednesday evening at 8pm. To be eligible and reap the rewards on offer, all you have to do is reach Orange Belt in the Belt-Up Rewards System.
"I knew straight away that I'd made the right choice when I joined Black Belt Poker," explained Sam. "The value here is incredible, and they're continually coming up with new ways to give away money."
"No other site treats their players as well as Black Belt Poker," he continued, "whatever your level. Only last week, Philip Mildon won a Vegas trip with $6,500 in WSOP tournament entries, and now four of our Orange Belts have just freerolled their way to a $16K plus payday! If you're a recreational player, and you're not taking advantage of these freerolls, then you're not playing with a full deck."
The next Orange Belt Freeroll takes place this Wendesday, May 25 and will be 'The Enlightenment Freeroll'. There are four magnificent prizes on offer, with first place earning a free seat to a future Black Belt Poker Academy of their choosing worth a whopping £150.
If you're not currently Orange Belt, then don't worry; if you make it to Orange Belt by the turn of the month, then you will be able to take advantage of the four mouth-watering freerolls taking place throughout June. If you're yet to sign up, then it couldn't be easier; simply download the poker client, follow the step-by-step process provided and we'll see you at the felt.
Sam Razavi bested a field of 602. Click here to see how it all went down.
Image courtesy of Neil Stoddart / PokerStars.
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