THE REPORT

The Genting Casino in Newcastle hosted an ever expanding North East regional final where one lucky player would be winning a trip to Las Vegas.

Alan Mitford had a bad day at the office as he was amongst the first group of players to be eliminated, rumour has it his lowly finishing position was around 173rd. Mark Brackenbrough also left us early on in what was a frantic start to the tournament.

THE FINAL TABLE

Seat 1: James Smith – Springfield, Darlington (113000)
Seat 2: Barrie Wears – Gunner, North Shields (183000)
Seat 3: Vicky Mackay – Washington Westwood Club, Newcastle (30000)
Seat 4: Alex Poole – Isabella, Blyth (98000)
Seat 5: Gary Pearson – Telstar, Billingham (56000)
Seat 6: Marie Richardson – Pippins, Carlisle (135000)
Seat 7: Julie Halliwell – Shuttle & Loom, Darlington (37000)
Seat 8: Johnny Crangle – Mitchells, Seaham (155000)
Seat 9: Matthew Graham – Wheatsheaf, Darlington (49000)
Seat 10: Dean Taylor – New Crown, South Shields (43000)

A 10 player final table would mean two players missing out on the day’s prizes. In 10th place was Vicky Mackay followed by Matthew Graham in 9th, Julie Halliwell was 8th with Alex Poole in 7th. James Smith was 6th, Marie Richardson 5th, Gary Pearson 4th and Barrie Wears came home in 3rd place. The heads-up match was between Johnny Crangle and Dean Taylor and after a short battle Dean Taylor emerged as the victor after being dealt a monster in 10-10. Congratulations Dean and good luck in Vegas!

VEGAS 100 QUALIFIER

1st Dean Taylor – New Crown, South Shields

SEMI FINAL QUALIFIERS & CASH PRIZE WINNERS

2nd Johnny Crangle – Mitchells, Seaham
3rd Barrie Wears – Gunner, North Shields
4th Gary Pearson – Telstar, Billingham
5th Marie Richardson – Pippins, Carlisle
6th James Smith – Springfield, Darlington
7th Alex Poole – Isabella, Blyth
8th Julie Halliwell – Shuttle & Loom, Darlington