Congratulations go to Alan Woodmass of the Elephant, Ashington who became the North East champion after beating Zain Said of the Magic Lantern, Tynemouth with trip Jacks. A few players made it to the final just in the nick of time as roadworks held the traffic up on the Tyne bridge. Some players even completed their journey on foot to ensure they could compete at the Circus Casino.

National Final Qualifiers & Cash Prize Winners
Alan Woodmass – Elephant, Ashington (1st)
Zain Said – Magic Lantern, Tynemouth (2nd)
Robert Charlton – Bowes Hotel, Bardon Mill (3rd)
Ian Bertram – Bowes Hotel, Bardon Mill (4th)

Other Cash Prize Winners
Paul Robson – Joiners Arms, Blyth (5th)
Norman Higgins – Beehive, Penrith (6th)
Barry Cougle – Mallard, Seaham (7th)
David Clark – Isabella, Blyth (8th)