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The Black Belt Poker League returned this week with a plethora of new faces, including unknown entity donielyons who roared to victory in Leg 2.
He topped a 108-strong field while Purple Belt Bob myteamouse Bulman was close but no cigar in second.
Further down the list were Leg 1 winner KingofTheBongo in 55th, reigning League Champion Dionysian at 46th, and Blue Belt StilettoMafiosa who departed in 67th.
1st donielyons -- $135.00
2nd myteamouse -- $91.80
3rd themackem1968 -- $70.20
4th mikeymixitup -- $49.95
5th Ourkid888 -- $35.10
6th TableKnight -- $28.35
7th omnipokerist1 -- $22.95
8th generalshifty -- $18.90
9th ChipRead77 -- $14.85
10th bornTOflirt -- $12.96
11th tristiano -- $12.96
12th FumbDuck1 -- $12.96
13th losbert40 -- $11.34
14th jojosiejo -- $11.34
15th VBlueBBP -- $11.34
Just a handful of points separate the top contenders, with 18th place finisher David liquidpoker101 Manders a gnat's nostril hair ahead at the top.
1st liquidpoker101 -- 224 points
2nd tristiano -- 222 points
3rd JustinBieber -- 221 points
4th ChipRead77 -- 218 points
5th losbert40 -- 217 points
=6th setmina -- 212 points
-6th NPStars1 -- 212 points
8th PhilDee64 -- 210 points
9th JHobbit1 -- 207 points
10th KingOfTheBongo33 -- 206 points
=11th generalshifty -- 205 points
=11th bornTOflirt -- 205 points
=11th BubbleCloud -- 205 points
=14th Ourkid888 -- 194 points
=14th tandy26 -- 194 points
16th ourkidsid -- 191 points
17th VBlueBBP -- 189 points
18th TableKnight -- 185 points
=19th browndog0 -- 175 points
=19th bagpussrocks -- 175 points
Coming
to a monitor near you is Samurai, which takes place on February 20 at
the usual time of 20:00. Already booking his seat is defending Champion
Andrew LegendKing1 Dwyer who secured a spot for just $10 in this week's $5 rebuy satellite.
Meanwhile,
no fewer than 20 satellite and feeder tokens were handed out in the
Satellite Sensation Freeroll, including three $35+3.50 tokens to winner KBV1TALS:
1st KBV1TALS -- 3 x $35+3.50 Samurai satellite tokens
2nd cikarang5 -- 2 x $35+3.50 Samurai satellite tokens
3rd eixip50 -- 1 x $35+3.50 Samurai satellite token
4th TeeDeeEye1 -- 3 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite tokens
5th WiseOwlBB -- 2 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite tokens
6th Elysiumjay -- 2 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite tokens
7th NinjamanUK -- 2 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite tokens
8th S0lution -- 1 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite token
9th nickhem1 -- 1 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite token
10th CareybearBBP -- 1 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite token
11th Ourkid888 -- 1 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite token
12th ourkidsid -- 1 x $5+0.50 feeder Samurai satellite token
In other news, Dawn bagpussrocks Cooke won her second consecutive Turbo Takedown, while on the same night Russ nicenutter Cocrhan picked up 500 Belt Points in the Nifty at Nine.
Perhaps
the best value tournament at the moment is the Deepstack Mulligan,
every Wednesday at 20:30, in which the top five receive bonus points
dependent on Belt level.
Just 10 players competed this week, meaning that more than half the field profited to some extent with Steve stevegw Westcott also adding $67.60 to the kitty.
1st stevegw -- $67.60 (50 Belt Points)
2nd nicenutter -- $40.50 (60 Belt Points)
3rd Touagorimou -- $27.00 (20 Belt Points)
4th liquidpoker101 (5 Belt Points)
5th jimmyt31 (5 Belt Points)
If you'd like to win one or four East End Live seats, then make sure
you join us again next Tuesday for the third leg of League XVIII.
For more information on the Black Belt Poker League, see our promotions page.
To download the software, simply click here and follow the step-by-step process provided.
Previous reports:
Week 1: King of League XVIII
After
an extended festive hiatus, the Black Belt Poker League made its
much-anticipated return this week to take its first steps of adulthood.
League
XVIII attracted an impressive 127 hopefuls to the felt, all of whom
were keen to make an early mark on their campaign and exit the starting
blocks in Bolt-like fashion.
It was a fresh face (/moniker) that captured opening honours as Joe KingofTheBongo33 Campbell climbed one rung higher than fellow Yellow Belt Tom setmina Osbourn. This feat earned him $146.11.
1st KingOfTheBongo33 -- $146.11
2nd setmina -- $101.60
3rd JustinBieber -- $77.55
4th JHobbit1 -- $57.15
5th liquidpoker101 -- $38.10
6th NPStars1 -- $31.75
7th PhilDee64 -- $25.40
8th tristiano -- $19.05
9th losbert40 -- $15.87
10th browndog0 -- $14.28
11th tandy26 -- $14.28
12th ChipRead77 -- $14.28
13th Yourt00kind -- $13.65
14th BubbleCloud -- $13.65
15th BobbersAllin -- $13.65
16th Touagorimou -- $13.01
17th JosseWales -- $13.01
18th FalconAyr -- $13.01
Reigning Champion Spencer dionysian Lawrence placed credibly in 26th, but Joe's victory proved he's the current king of the League jungle with 152 points.
Also notable in their top-10 presence is two-time Champion Adam JHobbit1 Saunders, as well as former Blue Belt and UKIPT finalist Joe JustinBieber Roberts.
1st KingOfTheBongo33 -- 152 points
2nd setmina -- 144 points
3rd JustinBieber -- 140 points
4th JHobbit1 -- 136 points
5th liquidpoker101 -- 133 points
6th NPStars1 -- 130 points
7th PhilDee64 -- 127 points
8th tristiano -- 124 points
9th losbert40 -- 121 points
10th browndog0 -- 119 points
Monday witnessed the usual Takedown/Nifty double whammy, and after Dawn bagpussrocks Cooke took down the former, Phillip PhilDee64 Dronfield earned his month's maintenance in the latter:
1st PhilDee64 -- 500 Belt Points
2nd KBV1TALS -- 350 Belt Points
3rd Sarannedipity -- 225 Belt Points
4th stevegw -- 125 Belt Points
5ht BeatTheDonk123 -- 50 Belt Points
There were even more Belt Points up for grabs in Wednesday's Mulligan; Green Belt Spencer Lawrence took full advantage:
1st dionysian -- $75.00 (150 Belt Points)
2nd liquidpoker101 -- $45.00 (30 Belt Points)
3rd myteamouse -- $30.00 (20 Belt Points)
4th stevegw (5 Belt Points)
5th nickhem1 (5 Belt Points)
The
next Samurai tournament is less than a month away. This week, Spencer
completed a Samurai/Mulligan double when he bested a field of 24 in
Tuesday's rebuy satellite:
1st dionysian -- Samurai seat ($250+25)
2nd cheekyweeguy -- $32.50
3rd StilettoMafiosa -- $19.50
4th bagpussrocks -- $13.00
For
the time being, however, all eyes remain firmly fixed on the League,
and with just one leg in the bag, there's still plenty to play for.
This
time around, Black Belt Poker are serving up one of our most juicy
dishes to date with not one, not two, not even three… but FOUR East End
Live seats up for grabs, not to mention Belt Points for those who finish
in the top 20.
If you want to chow down on value and get your piece of the money pie, then make sure you join us next week for Leg 2
at the usual time of 19:30.
For more information on the Black Belt Poker League, see our promotions page.
To download the software, simply click here and follow the step-by-step process provided.
After
taking a well-earned break over the festive period, the Black Belt
Poker League makes its long-awaited return tomorrow for eight more legs
of hot poker action.
To mark its eighteenth outing, and the first
of 2013, we're offering one of our juiciest prizes to date with not
one, not two, not three… but four Black Belt Live seats up for grabs.
Following
the success of last year's event, the Black Belt East End Live will
grace Aspers shores once more when it makes its welcome return to
Stratford this Easter.
If you want to follow in the footsteps of
reigning Champion Sonny Pomroy, then we're giving you the opportunity to
do just that with League XVIII.
The first leg will take place tomorrow, January 22 at 19:30, and will continue each week at the same time until its conclusion on Tuesday, March 12.
As always, there will be Belt Points up for grabs for those who miss
out on the top prizes, as well as 200 Loyalty Bonus Belt Points for
anyone who participates in all eight legs, regardless of finishing
position.
What's more, all leg winners will be invited back to compete in the
Second Chance SNG in which the winner will earn a free East End Live
seat, thus meaning you can miss the first seven legs and still have a
chance of winning a star prize.
The prizes are as follows:
1st Black Belt East End Live II Seat & Personalised Hoodie
2nd Black Belt East End Live II Seat
3rd Black Belt East End Live II Seat
4th 725 Belt Points
5th 600 Belt Points
6th 500 Belt Points
7th 400 Belt Points
8th 300 Belt Points
9th 200 Belt Points
10th 150 Belt Points
11th-20th 100 Belt Points
Last time, Green Belt Spencer dionysian Lawrence proved why
he is the hottest thing on Black Belt Poker at the moment when he became
League XVII Champion. If you fancy knocking him from his throne, then
register now or purchase a League XVIII token from the Store.
For more information on the Black Belt Poker League, see our promotions page.
To download the software, simply click here and follow the step-by-step process provided.
The January Sales reaches its exciting conclusion this weekend with the $200,000 Sunday Special.
As always, we're keeping the same juicy guarantee, but slashing an incredible 40 percent off the buy-in meaning you can enter for just $120+10.
The tournament will be a rebuy event taking place at 18:00 on Sunday, January 20 and can be located in the tournament lobby under Scheduled > January Sales.
Alternatively,
you can purchase a token from the Black Belt Poker Store in return for
Belt Points accumulated while playing on the Black Belt Poker skin.
The
$200,000 GTD is iPoker's biggest weekly tournament with past winners
including Black Belt Poker player Martin Malone. And you could follow
suit this Sunday for a reduced investment.
If you want to slice
even more off the entry fee, then you'll be pleased to learn that there
are a plethora of satellites available, including a Mega Satellite
tomorrow, Saturday, January 19.
The action kicks off at 20:30 with a discounted buy-in of $25+2.50. Meanwhile, there are a mammoth 100 guaranteed seats up for grabs.
If
you can't wait that long to get your hands dirty, then be sure to check
out tonight's $20,000 Guaranteed Rebuy at 19:00. The $30+3 buy-in has
been knocked down to $15+1.50 meaning that you can play the same event
for half price!
See our promotions page for the full schedule.
If you would like to check out all the action on Black Belt Poker, then make sure you open an account now: simply download the poker client and follow the step-by-step process provided.
In 2008, a
young(ish) chap with a spring in his step and a sparkle in his eyes
registered for the Irish Open, Europe's longest running Hold'em event.
This fresh-faced upstart was so confident that he placed a £500 bet on
himself to win the event at 100/1.
Not only did he collect on
those winnings, but he also captured the title and the €801,400 first
prize, thus kickstarting a career in tournament poker that would see him
tour the globe playing some of the game's most prestigious events while
collating in excess of $3.3 million in live winnings.
That man
was none other than Black Belt Poker head honcho Neil Channing, and this
year Black Belt Poker are offering you the chance to follow in his
footsteps with our Irish Open satellites.
Every week there are
three juicy satellites including a €30+3 rebuy on Mondays and a €100+9
freezeout on Thursdays, both with an 20:00 start-time.
And for those looking for some added value, then every Sunday there is a €160+16 freezeout with a generous three packages guaranteed. The next one takes place tomorrow night, also at 20:00.
Packages
are worth €3,200 a piece and include flights, accommodation, and buy-in
to the €2,000+250 Main Event, as well as a little spending money for
those keen to taste the pleasures of the Irish capital.
In order
to cater for bankrolls of all sizes, Black Belt Poker are also hosting
ongoing feeders with buy-ins from as little as 24 cents. Click here to check out the full schedule.
"The
Irish Open is one of my favourite dates on the poker calendar,"
commented Channing. "Too many tournaments have people wearing hoodies
and barely saying a word, but this is one where you can still have fun
while experiencing the buzz of a big buy-in event."
The Irish
Open was founded in 1980 by Ted Rogers and quickly became the world's
second largest poker tournament behind the World Series. Legends such as
Doyle Brunson, Dan Harrington and the late Chip Reese would cross the
Atlantic to play the event.
The 2013 outing takes place from
March 29 to April 1. Former Champions also include Liam Flood, Joe
Beevers and former Blue Belt James Mitchell who won the 2010 event. If
you want to echo his achievement and become the next Black Belt Poker
champion, then be sure to ambush the many satellites and feeders on
offer.
See our promotions page for more information.
Oscar season is
nearing and while poker doesn't quite boast the talents of the
industry's most established thespians, it's certainly not short of its
own helping of Hollywood-ing and amateur dramatics.
This month,
staple publication Poker Player Magazine decided to emulate the world of
acting with its own, and perhaps suspiciously familiar version of the
Academy Awards.
While Sam Trickett and co. received expected
nods, the most welcomed inclusion was that of Black Belt Poker sponsored
pro Samad Razavi who was bestowed the honour of 'Hero the Year'.
Beyond
unveiling a secret life as a caped crusader, we were initially unsure
as to what the title insinuated, so swiftly grabbed the nearest copy to
learn more:
"Without doubt he's run good, but it's hard not to
love the style with which he's done it. From recording videos singing a
poker ballad in a kimono on a revolving bed (yes really), to Jäger
sessions in Vegas to missing more flights than a drunk pilot he's living
a life most players dream of."
Black Belt Poker couldn't be more proud.
"It's
an honour to be 'Hero of the Year'," confirmed Black Belt Sam Razavi
while sipping la explosion de Jägerment. "I would have suggested
'superhero', but beggars can't be choosers."
There's no doubt
that Sam has achieved beyond his love of German liquor and impromptu
globetrotting, and can boast numerous accolades from his poker antics of
the last 12 months.
In February he came second in APT Cebu
before enjoying final tables in Macau, Bevat City and Goa to be crowned
the tour's Player of the Year. Meanwhile, he somehow found time to cash
an incredible 33 times including an ANZPT title in Melbourne and third
in the inaugural WPT China.
If there was a 'Globetrotter of the Year' category, Sam would be more dominant than Phil Taylor.
"I
played well and ran better," confessed Sam upon reflection of his 2012.
"It was an amazing year but I know that I can't be complacent in 2013;
bigger things will be expected and I want to deliver and prove that I
didn't just steal Usain Bolt's favourite trainers."
With a near
million in tournament winnings and an Aussie Millions final table and
UKIPT Player of the Year in the bag, few can doubt Sam's talents and
he'll be hoping for a repeat performance in the new year. If his
superhero powers could extend to Vegas, then not even the Avengers would
be able stop him!
If
you were worried about the armour rusting and the sword gathering dust,
then set your fears aside as Samurai is set to return for its first
outing of the new year.
Taking place at 20:00 on Wednesday, February 20, Samurai is back for its fourth appearance with another night of deep-stacked poker action.
Samurai
is a $250+25 freezeout exclusive to Black Belt Poker and boasts a
lineup of former Champions that would make any warrior's eyes water.
Veteran
Alan Vinson and nosebleed pro Frederik Ogilvie captured the opening
honours, while the reigning title sits in the hands of Orange Belt
Andrew Dwyer who defeated a field of 41 for a $3,792.50 first prize.
If you fancy battling it out over a $10,000 guaranteed prize pool and think you can knock Andrew off his throne, then join us on the battlefield this February.
Registration is already open and can be accessed in the lobby under Scheduled > Black Belt Tournaments > Samurai.
It's
not only the affluent who can challenge for the crown; this time we're
giving players of all bankrolls a chance of glory with satellites from
as little as a fiver.
Every Tuesday we're hosting a $5+0.50 rebuy with the winner guaranteed a Samurai seat. To enter tonight's event, simply locate the tournament via Scheduled > Black Belt Tournaments > Samurai Satellite.
In
the opening satellite of the month, Paul '2LAMCHOP2' Lamonby booked his
place, while fellow Orange Belts Peter 'UliKoko' Derrick and Phillip
'PhilDee64' Dronfield secured their spot via December's Grab a Grand
Freeroll.
If you don the same colour around your waist, then
don't forget that you can join them courtesy of the 'Samurai Showdown'
Freeroll, taking place next week at 19:30 on Wednesday, January 16.
For
those looking for an alternative route, $35+3.50 freezeout satellites
will be available next month, taking place every Thursday from 20:00.
$5+0.50 feeders for the event will run on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:00.
See our promotions page for more information.
If you would like to check out all the action on Black Belt Poker, then make sure you open an account now: simply download the poker client and follow the step-by-step process provided.
The
festive period can be a stressful and an expensive time, but don't
worry as this month we're serving up the perfect remedy for those
painful hangovers and lighter wallets with our January Sales.
From January 07 to January 20, we're slicing and dicing the prices in no fewer than 28 Black Belt Poker tournaments.
Across the two-week period, we'll be guaranteeing over $600,000 in prize pools while slashing the buy-ins by up to 70 percent.
For
example, the $3,000 Rebuy on Tuesday, January 15 is now a mere $4+0.40
to enter. Meanwhile, the High-Roller a day earlier will cost just
$200+10 - that's a discount of 60 percent!
The series will
culminate in the Sunday Special on January 20. The event usually costs
$200+15 to enter, but we're giving you the chance to play iPoker's
biggest weekly tournament and compete for the very same $200,000
guarantee for just $120+10.
For the very first time, we're also offering a buy-one-get-one-free.
If you participate in the $15,000 Guaranteed Rebuy at 20:00 on
Thursday, January 10, then we'll enter you into the same event the
following week absolutely free.
Get the straitjackets out because we're just giving it away!
If
you fancy overloading on overlay and taking a one-stop trip to
ValueTown, then make sure you join us this month for the January Sales.
The first event takes place tonight at 20:00 and is a
No Limit Hold'em rebuy. Previously, the price tag read $50+5 but we've
dipped in with a black marker pens and dissected it in half to just
$25+2.50.
To register, locate the tournament in the lobby via: Scheduled > $20,000 Guaranteed R/A.
See our promotions page for the full schedule.
If you've yet to play a hand on Black Belt Poker, then there's never been a better time to make your debut. Simply download the software, follow the step-by-step process provided to opening an account, and start reaping what is just one of the many benefits of playing on Black Belt Poker.
If you're already a member, then simply boot up the poker client, locate the events in Scheduled > January Sales and look up at the sky as the money starts to fall.
