Kara Scott(credit: Wikipedia)
The final table of the Irish Poker Open 2009 is set. Kara Scott is the only recognizable face to remain.
In a thrilling day of action, the number of players vying for the Irish Open Main Event crown was reduced to the eight on the final table, all of whom return today to chase the €600,000 top prize. All of the well-known pros left in the tournament were eliminated during Day 3, leaving Kara Scott as the only recognizable face still in contention.
The final table chip counts:
Andrew Pantling 2,286,000
Lee Brooke-Pearce 998,000
Antanas Gueorguiev 990,000
Albert Iversen 755,000
Kara Scott 701,000
William Kassouf 569,000
Andy Bradshaw 351,000
Bradley Verburg 217,000
Some of the eliminations yesterday:
9th Philip Baker €37,400
10th Paul O'Connor €24,400
11th Niall Smyth €24,400
12th Karl Mahkle €24,400
13th Heinrich Mayr €17,900
14th Evan Hunt €17,900
15th Jani Vilmunen €17,900
16th Marcel Koch €17,900
There was also the exciting conclusion of the €100,000 Sole Survivor qualifier promotion, which was won by Marcel Koch, a 31-year-old amateur with little live experience.
Two side events started during Day 3, the €300 Ladies Event NLH and the €1,500 Freezeout NLH, with 99 and 209 runners respectively returning today. The €1,500 Freezeout boasted an especially pro-heavy starting field and some of the 46 remaining players chasing the €98,000 first prize in this tournament include Jamie Gold, Neil Channing, Mark Goodwin and Dave Colclough.
Don't forget - you can follow the action from the Irish Open final table on the official Irish Open Blog - there is also a live stream available!
Summary: The 2009 Irish Poker Open is nearing the end of its run. The final table for the Main Event is set and the two side events that started on Day 3 are nearing the money.