As has become customary with Black Belt Poker live events, pros and amateurs alike share the felt in a bid to become Champion, with first-time players having the opportunity to face some of the game's greatest poker prodigies. The Nottingham Live is no exception, as we announce Jake Cody and Sam Trickett as two of the bounties for the inaugural event.
With in excess of $5 million in tournament winnings, Sam is considered by many to be the UK's hottest talent. In the last 12 months, he has sky-rocketed to stardom with an endless run of big-money scores including final tables in the WSOPE and Partouche Poker Tour. His most lucrative achievement, however, was first and second in the two biggest tournaments he'd ever played: the A$100,000 and A$250,000 High-Roller events at the 2011 Aussie Millions.
Even before his trip to Melbourne, Sam was turning heads. In 2008, he became Luton GUKPT Champion and then final-tabled two WSOP events a couple of years later. Following an EPT final table in Vilamoura, he captured his second title just a month later when he won the World Open VI for $200,000. Meanwhile, he has become the face of Titan Poker, where he currently plays some of the highest stakes available online.
If those accolades send a shiver down your spine, then consider the contents of Jake's trophy cabinet. Earlier this year, the poker whiz from Rochdale lapped up his first WSOP bracelet to date, defeating Yevgeniy Timoshenko in the finale of the $25,000 Heads-Up event to best what was likely one of the toughest line-ups ever assembled.
Victory also marked the completion of the Triple Crown, which includes his EPT Deauville and WPT London triumphs. Jake achieved this incredible feat quicker than anyone else before him. In total, he boasts over $2.8 million in live tournament winnings, and this will be his third Black Belt Poker appearance to date after competing in both London Live events.
It is therefore a great honour that Sam and Jake will be gracing us with their presence at Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club, and playing as bounties in the event. There will be 20 bounties in total, and cash bonuses for removing them from the tournament. Everyone will receive $20 for eliminating a bounty, but if you are an Orange or Purple (or above) Belt, you will earn $100 and $250 respectively for each scalp.
The Nottingham Live is just over one week away, scheduled for November 18-20, but it's not too late to enter and secure your shot at the incredible bonuses on offer. If you fancy competing against the likes of Sam and Jake and taking your shot at a guaranteed $50,000 prize pool, then this is your chance.
Day 1B has sold out, but there are still seats available, but you need to be quick. Registration is available through the poker client only at Scheduled > Black Belt Tournaments > Nottingham Live Day1A. If you don't yet have an account, then simply click here to download the software and follow the step-by-step process provided.
For more information on the event including satellites, hotels, side events and more, see our FAQs.
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