BATTLE AT THE TOP

CLOSING QUARTER OF THE LEAGUE

The Nutz WINTER LEAGUE started on Jan 3rd and continues until 30th March. Tournaments are open to EXISTING and NEW MEMBERS alike.

The battle at the top continues into the closing quarter of the League with Kev Newlove and Ian Hilton at the head of the table. And a battle it is. Kev has re-taken the lead with a Friday win and Sunday 2nd. Mark Boyle has crept into 3rd place but is still more than a couple of wins behind.

It has also been great to see new and young players quickly making their mark at the club. Tom McGuiness and Conor Shepherd are the most recent to join and quickly make top 3 finishes over the last weekend. With Si Mitchell, Ali Hughes and Chris Milner all playing well, the newer Nutz players are beginning to make their mark.

The Winter League winner will take home a £200 cash prize and the extra special unique engraved 1oz solid silver card guard.

If you have any enquiries about playing in this or any other Nutz tournaments, please call 01423 871267 and ask for the Card Room.

ALRIGHT, JACK!

TAKES A MASSIVE SUNDAY HAUL OVER $290K

Just two weeks ago Jack Ellwood finished 2nd in the Manchester UKIPT for £37,500; a terrific performance. Well that suddenly seems like small change after a distinctly 'Super Sunday' on 21st Feb.

Jack played the Full Tilt FTOPS Main Event, under the nickname 'JackQKA', beating 5644 players to take1st place, a final table deal of $240,000 and a gold makeover for his Full Tilt avatar! (lol) But not only that! He also played the Absolute/UB main Sunday tournament ... and won that too! For another $51,000. It is an incredible feat, one many of his poker peers, amateur and professional, are publicly acknowledging.

Although not a regular Nutz player, Jack and his brother Jamie played in our Summerfest 2008, on the invitation of their fellow student Jamie Sykes. Jack took down our £10 Rebuy, while Jamie took the PLO the following night! Both already played a very advanced style of game and were very personable, intelligent players. Jack has now truly announced his arrival in both the live and online game and everyone at the Nutz should wish him well on his way towards possible poker stardom!

JAMIE SYKES 3RD IN GUKPT BOLTON

A STUNNING £19,000 FOR HIS FIRST GUKPT FINAL TABLE

The new record for a live tournament win by a Nutz player was set on Sunday evening (Jan 24th) by 'have a go pro' Jamie Sykes. He finished 3rd in the Bolton GUKPT Main Event for a juicy £19,000 prize, his best live cash and a great follow up to his £11,000 2nd place in the Coral British Masters Leeds event last year.

Jamie is pretty much a full time pro player these days, building a strong reputation both online and in live games. It seems that his latest success has paved the way for him to play the majority of the GUKPT tour this year - so don't expect this to be the last we hear of him. Well done - and good luck for the rest of the season Jamie!

(And, yes, of course a place in the Nutz Hall of Fame beckons!)

'BIG D' PIPS PETER LEE TO LEAGUE TITLE

UNPRECEDENTED KNOCKOUT TALLY SECURES WIN

For the first time in nearly 3 years a League Champion was effectively decided by aggression. Dave 'Big D' Anderson gathered a massive total of 85 knockouts (over 50 more than any other player) which was the deciding factor for the Autumn League title.

Going into the final tourny of the Autumn League, Dave sat atop with Peter Lee a very close second, either player able to take the title. Despite having a remarkable 13 in the money finishes from just 22 tournies, including 4 wins and 4 second places, Peter couldn't close the gap created by the knockout master Dave. Many congratulation Dave, a well earned victory.

Honourable mention must also go to newcomer, Dave Grayson who performed very well all season finally finishing 3rd, and Dan Jackson who began the season on fire and finished a still creditable 6th. Regulars Ken Vanzo, Ian Hilton, Megan Davies, Chris Dezeeuw, 'Eddy' Edmondson and Ray Iley completed the top 10.

The new Winter League begins Sunday January 3rd.

NUTZ CLUB CHAMPION 2009 ...

... MARK 'THE SHARK' BOYLE!

After a truly fantastic 11+ hours of competition over 2 days the Championship qualifiers were whittled down to just one, your Champion, Mark Boyle!

As expected most of the big stacks going in were still there at Final Table time but none of them could take down the big prize and the big title.

Mark won the £600 first prize, engraved 1oz solid silver card guard ... and title Nutz Champion 2009! See the final list of paricipants and finishers here.

The new season starts on Tuesday 6th October (meanwhile all the normal Tuesday / Friday and Sunday tournies will run) ... check out the Tournament Calendar for information on dates, times, game formats and structures - and all the results.

PETER LEE HEADING TO GUKPT

OVERCOMES 3:1 HEADS UP DEFICIT

After another great GUKPT / DTD Satellite Final Table Peter Lee emerged victorious over a gutted Wes Gill. Peter has decided to use his entry to buy in to the Blackpool leg in November. Wes used his runners-up entry to DTD's £300 Monthly the following day - perhaps inadvisably, 3 hours sleep didn't prepare him well and he exited on Day 1.

The Final Table was full of quality once again with Steve Bolton, Dave Bielby, Kev Newlove, Wes Gill and Olly Stone among the expected front runners. However it was relatively inexperienced Peter Lee who began to command the table with a succession of grade 1 hands ... AA ... errr ... AA ... err ... AA .... you get the picture! But it was nowhere near plain sailing. Olly and Steve battled hard against the cards and unfavourable boards to be strongly competitive but it was Wes who looked strongest and was considered odds-on when going into heads-up 3:1 chip leader. Peter had other ideas and played an aggressive HU game negating Wes's experiential advantage finally sealing a win with an A on board and one in the hole.

Well done Peter and good luck in Blackpool in November. More Club satellites will continue to run - win your way into the GUKPT for only £30 just like Peter!

SUPER6 TEAM CHALLENGE ...

... WON BY 'GET IN ME WHEELBARRER'!

The second annual SUPER6 Team Challenge proved to be another great day of fun with 7 teams competing in an excellent atmosphere of banter and friendly rivalry. The defending champions RED EYE put up a spirited defense eventually finishing 3rd.

The winners, Captained by Jamie 'The Grouch' Sykes were Boosh inspired GET IN ME WHEELBARRER (Y'DIRTY VIXEN) who went to the final table 3rd in chips, ultimately overcoming a solid performance from THE VETS.

Congratulations to all who took part and entered into the Bank Holiday spirit ... we're all already looking forward to the next one!

If you have any enquiries about playing in this or any other Nutz tournaments, please call 01423 871267 and ask for the Card Room.

For full details, results and an idea of how it works CLICK HERE.

GUKPT / DTD SATELLITES

'BIB' GOING TO GUKPT MANCHESTER

The pressure's now on for David 'Bib' Bielby who made it through a fine Satellite Final and a heads-up with 'Lil Dave' Nicholson to win the seat at Manchester's GUKPT Main Event. We all know Bib's broad shoulders are up to it .. good luck mate!

The series of Nutz qualifiers continues every week with the next Final Table Satellites sending at least one Nutz member to the Newcastle GUKPT in May and the runner-up to DTD's Monthly £50k GTD. Join in ... and take your shot at playing with the 'big boys'!

Contact the Cardroom on 01423 871267 if you are interested in playing a satellite or buying in direct. Go on ... you never know you might end up moneying in the £1000 GUKPT MAIN EVENT or even winning it for a cool £75,000+!!

 

MONDAY: MIXED PLO / PLHE

MONDAY - 7.45pm TO 11.30pm

REGISTRATION OPEN: 7.45pm
START TIME: 8.00pm
LATE REGISTRATION: 2 levels (30minutes)
STARTING STACK: 10000
STARTING BLINDS: 25/50
CLOCK: 15 minutes

As requested, we are very pleased to trial a MONDAY NIGHT MIXED GAME. From Monday 1st March we will try a £5 or £10 buyin (stakes decided by players) Pot Limit Omaha and Pot Limit Hold Em mixed game tournament. The blinds will be pretty steep to encourage a finish by 11.30pm.

We always encourage Nutz members to learn and play new poker variations (and other card / board games) and this Monday tourny will be a good introduction to both Pot Limit and Omaha variations.

If you have any enquiries about playing in this or any other Nutz tournaments, please call 01423 871267 and ask for the Card Room.

COMPLETE TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

INCLUDING ALL RESULTS

Our regular tournaments are held on TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY.

We also hold many 'special events' such as Superstars, Super6 Team Challenge, Easter Mini-Series and our week long 'End of Summer' Festival.

Check out the Tournament Calendar for information on dates, times, game formats and structures - and all the results.

There is also pre-registration available for selected tournaments and events.

 

TUESDAY: £10 SECOND CHANCE

START TIME 7.45pm ~ LATE ENTRIES TIL 8.45pm

FACILITIES FEE: £2 (50p donated to Season Prize Fund)
REGISTRATION FROM: 7.00pm onwards
LATE REGISTRATION / REBUY PERIOD: 60 minutes
STARTING & REBUY STACK: 5000
ADD-ON STACK: 7500
STARTING BLINDS: 25/50
CLOCK: 2x 30 minutes; then 20 minutes

Tuesdays are now 33% cheaper! Yes, its a return to the old favourite format of Tuesday evenings, the Second Chance! The buy-in remains £10 but there is ONE optional rebuy OR add-on within the first hour. Players who manage to reach the end of the first hour without rebuying will have the option of a 50% bonus add-on stack of 7500. Watch out - tactics may ensue!

After the second hour of play, antes kick in and the aim is to complete the tournament in a maximum 5 hours, at the latest by 1.00a.m. Yes, its a bit 'turbo' but its a lot of fun and our members are more than happy to be able to get up for work the next morning!

PLEASE NOTE OUR ENTRY RULES: you can buy-in late during the first hour ONLY if a seat is available. If there is no seat available you can buy-in as an alternate and wait to see if a seat is vacated. Late arrivals will post a total of the small and big blind when sitting down to their first hand. If you are running late, ring the card room on 01423 871267 to guarantee your seat and have your stack placed into the tournament with no further penalties except paying the blinds on your turn.

This a 'ranking' tournament, open to EXISTING and NEW MEMBERS. If you have any enquiries about playing in this or any other Nutz tournaments, please call 01423 871267 and ask for the Card Room.

COMPLETE TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

INCLUDING ALL RESULTS

Our regular tournaments are held on TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY.

We also hold many 'special events' such as Superstars, Super6 Team Challenge, Easter Mini-Series and our week long 'End of Summer' Festival.

Check out the Tournament Calendar for information on dates, times, game formats and structures - and all the results.

There is also pre-registration available for selected tournaments and events.

 

WEDNESDAY: TENNER TURBO

WEDNESDAY - 7.45pm TO 11.30pm

REGISTRATION OPEN: 7.00pm
START TIME: 7.45pm
LATE REGISTRATION: 2 levels (30minutes)
STARTING STACK: 10000
STARTING BLINDS: 25/50
CLOCK: 15 minutes

It is clear a lot of players want to play poker more often, yet can't justify the long hours. Well, here's the solution ... £10 TURBOS! Buy-in is £10 with a start time of 7.45pm SHARP! There will be 30 minutes for late buy-ins. There will be a 15 minute break in the middle and then there MUST be a winner by 11.30pm or its the dreaded CHIP COUNT!

These tournaments are aimed firmly at those players who want a cheap tournament night out and a good nights sleep for work the next morning. Give it a go ... it'll be fast and furious fun with probably more than a few outrageous beats!

If you have any enquiries about playing in this or any other Nutz tournaments, please call 01423 871267 and ask for the Card Room.

COMPLETE TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

INCLUDING ALL RESULTS

Our regular tournaments are held on TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY.

We also hold many 'special events' such as Superstars, Super6 Team Challenge, Easter Mini-Series and our week long 'End of Summer' Festival.

Check out the Tournament Calendar for information on dates, times, game formats and structures - and all the results.

There is also pre-registration available for selected tournaments and events.

 

FRIDAY: £5 TRIPLE CHANCE

START TIME 7.45pm ~ LATE ENTRIES TIL 8.45pm

FACILITIES FEE: £2 (50p donated to Season Prize Fund)
REGISTRATION FROM: 7.00pm onwards
LATE REGISTRATION / REBUY PERIOD: 60 minutes
STARTING & REBUY STACK: 5000
ADD-ON STACK: 7500
STARTING BLINDS: 25/50
CLOCK: 2x 30 minutes; then 20 minutes

Our popular Friday tournament is changing! From now on Friday is a £5 buy-in with two optional rebuys / add-on. Rebuys may be taken when your stack is 2500 or less; anyone with one or more unused rebuys outstanding at the end of the first hour will also have the option of a 50% bonus add-on of 7500 for their £5, irrespective of stack size!

This change should make the early stages much more fun for everyone and should also increase the total pot size to be won! Of course, you can always come along and see if just a fiver is enough to take down the whole tourny You never know!

We look to use 'nominated dealers' on Friday nights - volunteer dealers will be treated to £2.50 OFF FOOD ORDERS (and guaranteed not to be moved until their table is broken) - please offer your services to the card room staff on the evening.

This a 'ranking' tournament, open to EXISTING and NEW MEMBERS. If you have any enquiries about playing in this or any other Nutz tournaments, please call 01423 871267 and ask for the Card Room.

COMPLETE TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

INCLUDING ALL RESULTS

Our regular tournaments are held on TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY.

We also hold many 'special events' such as Superstars, Super6 Team Challenge, Easter Mini-Series and our week long 'End of Summer' Festival.

Check out the Tournament Calendar for information on dates, times, game formats and structures - and all the results.

There is also pre-registration available for selected tournaments and events.

 

SUNDAY: £25 DEEP STACK

START TIME 4.45pm ~ LATE ENTRIES TIL 5.45pm

FACILITIES FEE: £3.50 (50p donated to Season Prize Fund)
REGISTRATION FROM: 4.15pm onwards
LATE REGISTRATION: to 5.45pm
STARTING STACK: 10000
STARTING BLINDS: 25/50 (no antes)
CLOCK: 2x 30 minutes; then 20 minutes

Sunday is DEEP STACK day at the Nutz. A 10,000 starting stack and 30 minute blinds on the opening levels ensure this is the strictest test of your poker skills and wits. There's plenty of play and a healthy prize spread for the winners. The tournament starts at 4.45pm, with late entry allowed up to 5.45pm - phone us for a seat if you are running late.

This a 'ranking' tournament, open to EXISTING and NEW MEMBERS. If you have any enquiries about playing in this or any other Nutz tournaments, please call 01423 871267 and ask for the Card Room.

COMPLETE TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

INCLUDING ALL RESULTS

Our regular tournaments are held on TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY.

We also hold many 'special events' such as Superstars, Super6 Team Challenge, Easter Mini-Series and our week long 'End of Summer' Festival.

Check out the Tournament Calendar for information on dates, times, game formats and structures - and all the results.

There is also pre-registration available for selected tournaments and events.