Irish Poker Festival '09 Day 4

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Day 4

Day 3 €250,000 Guaranteed Main Event

57 Players returned for the final day's play in the Main Event. With the bubble now a distant memory players began to exit the tournament rapidly. A late finish was in store when the final table began at 11pm. The first player to exit was Jerry Cosgrave. The play slowed down considerably and Ladbrokes cash game player Thomas Rolfe was doing his best to keep the Irish crowd quiet by taking the chip lead. However, the final table ebbed and flowed and by the time there were three players left it was England v Ireland. Michael Murphy finished in 3rd place collecting €35,000 leaving local Emmet Gough heads up with Rolfe whose alias is r0lfus. The former student who is just 22 years old held a significant advantage as the heads up battle began. However, Gough chipped away at his lead and turned the game around. A large gathering of spectators watched on into the early hours until the crucial hand played out to leave Rolfe the new champion. With all of Gough's chips in the middle it was Rolfe's AQ that improved against the dominant AK of Gough. It was a harsh blow for the young Irishman who was dignified in defeat. Emmet Gough won a fantastic €65,000 for his weekend's work. Rolfe celebrated with friends before moving straight to the bar for a well earned drink, grasping the new trophy and a cheque for €100,000. In addition to the huge cash prize Thomas also picked up the added 2011 Poker Cruise package.

Congratulations must also go to Ladbrokes regular Richard Sinclair (daddymac) who played superbly to take the €300 side event. daddymac defeated Nicky Power heads up and took the €18,000 first prize and continue his recent run of fantastic results. Ladbrokes Poker would like to thank all those who have tried to qualify for the Irish Poker Festival as well as those who followed the daily updates.

As you may be aware the 2011 Poker Cruise was announced this weekend and a prize draw was made for all new registrations and online qualifiers to this year's Irish Poker Festival. The winner of the package was Richard Clarke (richlizard / KrackedKings). Nice one Richard!!!

Click here, to read the interview with the Killarney 2009 Winner Thomas Rolfe ‘r0lfus’.

Pos	Prize	Player	Pos	Prize	Player
1	€ 100,000	Thomas Rolfe	29	€ 1,750	Lasse Frost
2	€ 65,000	Emmet Gough	30	€ 1,750	Mark Herron
3	€ 35,000	Michael Murphy	31	€ 1,500	Bill Fry
4	€ 20,000	Tony Collins	32	€ 1,500	Brian Lannon
5	€ 15,000	Cian O’Keefe	33	€ 1,500	David Cleary
6	€ 10,000	Rob Jelley	34	€ 1,500	Anthony Smith
7	€ 9,000	Richard Fernandez	35	€ 1,500	Cormac Murray
8	€ 7,500	Euan Ralston	36	€ 1,500	John Hughes
9	€ 6,500	Douglas Hogan	37	€ 1,500	Albert Kenny
10	€ 5,500	Gerry Cosgrave	38	€ 1,500	Dave Masters
11	€ 4,000	Paul Quinn	39	€ 1,500	Anthony Lynch
12	€ 4,000	Teemu Topi-Hulmi	40	€ 1,500	Gary Love
13	€ 4,000	Donal O’Connor	41	€ 1,250	Albert Alexander
14	€ 3,000	Ciaran Taggart	42	€ 1,250	Bruce Ewan
15	€ 3,000	Tobias Holmeire	43	€ 1,250	Paddy Geraghty
16	€ 3,000	Shane McGuire	44	€ 1,250	David McLoughlin
17	€ 2,000	Tom Kitt	45	€ 1,250	Michael Daly
18	€ 2,000	Martin Busteed	46	€ 1,250	Fionn Sherry
19	€ 2,000	Simon Maher	47	€ 1,250	Gary Solomon
20	€ 2,000	Joakin Beidal	48	€ 1,250	Denis Lutkus
21	€ 1,750	Gerry Connors	49	€ 1,250	Derry O’Sullivan
22	€ 1,750	Eoin Reville	50	€ 1,250	Paul Clydesdale
23	€ 1,750	Christy Morkan	51	€ 1,250	Ken O’Mahony
24	€ 1,750	Thomas G	52	€ 1,250	Peter Gillick
25	€ 1,750	David Lawler	53	€ 1,250	Sven Meyer
26	€ 1,750	Brian O’Keefe	54	€ 1,250	Peter Barrable
27	€ 1,750	Mark Tarrier	55	€ 1,250	Gerard Bryne
28	€ 1,750	Keith Cummins	56	€ 1,250	Dermot Blaine