Kick off was slightly delayed at Notts County Football Ground due to the Nottingham Marathon being held on the same day. However this didn’t dampen anyones spirits as the poker marathon began to become the East Midlands Champion. Karl Mason of the Nurseryman, Nottingham became the champ although Shaun Williams of the Cherry Tree, Melton Mowbray was hottly on his heels in the final 10 yards.

National Final Qualifers
Karl Mason (1st)
Shaun Williams (2nd)
Dean Langham (3rd)
Greg Knight (4th)
Francine Lynton (5th)
Craig Cooper (6th)
Garry Barker (7th)
Lee Papworth (8th)