An impressive 206 runners entered the Alea Casino in Leeds with the hope of becoming our latest West Yorkshire Regional Champion.

The final table would consist of eight players which meant they would all win a seat in next years National Final and also receive a cash prize, a share of £1000 to be exact. Francesca Platt from the Bumper Castle in York led the way as the final table got under way, but this was to be short lived as Francesca would exit the tournament in 7th place for £30.

The heads-up match would come down to Neil Jessop from Rileys in Hull and Donna Richardson from Halifax Snooker Club in Halifax. The final hand of the tournament would see Neil hold JJ to Donna’s 54 off suit. Unluckily for Donna the flop would come 5J7 leaving her drawing very thin with Neil flopping his set of Jacks. The turn would bring a Q meaning that Donna was now drawing dead so when the meaningless 9 hit the river, Neil could be crowned our new West Yorkshire Champion.

National Final Qualifiers & Cash Prize Winners
1st Neil Jessop – Rileys, Hull
2nd Donna Richardson – Halifax Snooker Club, Halifax
3rd Ian Blanche – Cross Keys, York
4th Richard Oldroyd – Victoria, Beverley
5th Chris Donohue – Adrian Social Club, Leeds
6th Craig Baxter – Huntingdon Sports Club, York
7th Francesca Pratt – Bumper Castle, York
8th David Cheeseman – Lord Nelson, Wakefield