Reigning Champion Sam Trickett at British Poker Awards

Reigning Champion Sam Trickett at British Poker Awards

Sunday, 2 March 2014

The biggest names in poker will converge on the Hippodrome Casino in London’s West End for the British Poker Awards on March 3rd, with reigning champion Sam Trickett the latest to confirm attendance.

Trickett leads the all time UK money list with almost $20m in career live earnings and took home three awards at the 2012 ceremony including the prized Player of the Year trophy. He will be looking to defend his title at the Hippodrome next week, while he has also been nominated for Best Live Tournament Player after winning more than $2m at the 2013 Aussie Millions.
 
Another reigning champion coming along to defend his title is Neil Channing, who was named Best Blogger and Best Social Media User last time around. Popular figure Channing is up for both awards again this year, and is also on the shortlist for Poker Personality of the Year.
 
PokerStars Team Pro is hoping to reclaim her social media crown after winning in 2011, while 2013 World Series of Poker bracelet winner Barny Boatman will be in attendance after being nominated for Performance of the Year.
 
The ceremony begins at 6pm with an exclusive drinks reception in the Hippodrome Casino’s Heliot Lounge where poker enthusiasts can chat to their favourite players over a cocktail or glass of bubbly, before moving to the Matcham Room where 18 awards will be handed out including the sought-after Player of the Year honours.
 
Many of the pros in attendance will then join members of the public in a special one-off pro/am bounty tournament, with the winner earning a £250 seat in the Hippodrome Spring Classic and five players winning satellite seats for knocking out one of five pros with bounties on their heads.
 
“The British Poker Awards is one of the biggest events on the poker calendar and certainly the most enjoyable,” said Bluff Europe editor-in-chief Michael Caselli.
 
“We are honoured to welcome back the biggest names in UK poker, including our reigning champion Sam Trickett, for what promises to be an extra-special night.”
 
Now in its fourth year, the British Poker Awards is organised by Bluff Europe Magazine and sponsored by PokerStars. This year’s awards ceremony takes place at the Hippodrome Casino on March 3rd, and poker enthusiasts can rub shoulders with the greats of the game by purchasing a ticket for £20 from the Hippodrome website.



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