A warm welcome was awaiting the 191 players that attended the North West & North Wales Final at the Ratcliffe Bars and Function Suite, Rochdale. Congratualtions go to Mark Robinson of the Gynn, Blackpool who became the regions Champion. Going in to the final table Nick Anderton of the Swan, Birkenhead was the chip leader but some great play from the other players meant he was forced to finish in 4th.

National Final Qualifiers
Mark Robinson, Gynn (1st)
Steven Riley, Halfway House (2nd)
Paul Fitzgerald, English Rose (3rd)
Nick Anderton, Swan Hotel (4th)
Hugh Murray, Bridgewater Hotel (5th)
Scott Gardner, Royal Oak Hotel (6th)
Peter Musgrave, Imperial Hotel (7th)
Alan Roy, Five Bars Rest (8th)
Rick Makin, George VI (9th)
Jonathan Donoghue, Red Lion Hotel (10th)