Former Champions Ambush Nottingham Live

The weather may be unpredictable, but if there's one thing you can rely on in this country it's the value at the Black Belt Live events.

With that in mind, Black Belt Poker are proud to announce the first three bounties at the upcoming Black Belt Nottingham Live II.

This August 10-12, the reigning Champions from all three of our Black Belt Live events will be looking to become the first ever two-time winner and add yet more silverware to the cabinet.

Returning to defend his title will be Stuart diiscostu Hyson. Affectionately named 'The Dyson' due to his ability to suck up chips, Stuart brushed aside the opposition in 2011 to capture the first prize of $15,500, which included $1,500 in bonuses for being an Orange Belt.

Joining Hyson in the hunt for legendary status is Peter semtex64 Wigglesworth who exploded his way to glory at the Black Belt London Live at the Grosvenor Victoria on Edgware Road. He collected $16,020 after topping a 414-strong field.

Completing the winning trio is online prodigy Sonny Spommo3 Pomroy. 21-years of age and brother of the infamous 'Dpommo', Pomroy proved that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree when he overcame a tough final table - that included Black Belt Richard Ashby - at the inaugural East End Live. He scooped $13,300.

If you think one title is enough for these guys, then think again, as Hyson served up some fighting talk as he prepares for his return visit to the East Midlands:

"I'm here to win, whoever said 'it's not whether you win or lose that counts'… probably lost."

But this time around, Hyson and his fellow Champions will have a bigger target on their head than usual, as they take their seat alongside a chocolate Bounty Bar - Black Belt Poker's now symbolic message of: 'Come and get me if you like added value... and chocolate.'

More bounties will be confirmed nearer the time with prizes and Belt bonuses announced next Monday, so keep your eyes peeled on the site for further news. In the meantime, be sure to check out our weekly satellites where you can secure your seat from as little as $5+0.50.

To register for the Nottingham Live, you can either buy in directly by locating the tournament in Scheduled > Black Belt Tournaments >Day 1A/B Nottingham Live 2012 or by purchasing a token from the Black Belt Poker Store.

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