Ali Mallu continues to pick up the right hands in the right spots, this time he has A-K (MBN) v the A-J of Billy Berry, & the King in the window ensures no drama.
That king in the door ensured it was a rapid exit movement for the 8th place finisher.
I guess you can't blame players for chopping up what has effectively become their money........BUT.......from the outside it looks like players afraid of a loose cannon. Alli Mallu is a very distinctive player, knows the cards inside out and has no fear and is a north west legend,,,,and again...BUT....every player who has ever shared a table with him knows, he will give you a chance, because he's not afraid to get those chips in behind. So when he's chippie with the other 4 players level, he's pressuring to get the maximum share not simply because he's biggest stack, he's trading on those 4 all being afraid of finishing 5th, where the lowest cash obviously lies. And fair play and well done to Alli for knowing the Meta situation, but to be honest, for the other four, hey, you only pass this way once, so i gotta admit, disappointed that at least one of you could not have said, no deal! But like i say it's your money. Wp All. Memfno cashed for £550, so what the **** do i know! Much love all x
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9th = Phil Baker £1,350
8th = Billy Berry £1,550
Now we lose another as Jamie Dwan gets caught dancing by Phil Roberts.
9th = Phil Baker £1,350
8th = Billy Berry £1,550
7th = Darren Brown £1,850
Somehow missed two quick exits, Darren Brown (7th) & Jamie Dwan (6th)
9th = Phil Baker £1,350
8th = Billy Berry £1,550
7th = Darren Brown £1,850
6th = Jamie Dwan £2,250
And surprise surprise, play has been paused whilst, you know, "business" is discussed.
Ali Mallu says....
"Tell you what I'll do, I'll take £15,000 & the rest of you can do what you want".
Deal agreed I think, details to follow.
Looks like 2nd to 5th are all taking very close to £8,000 each (give or take a few hundo) with Mr Mallu taking, I think, £14,000.
Will confirm once agreed, but they seem to be there.
Presumably they'll play for the trophy.
Mr Mallu
And with the deal agreed, chips soon start flying & we see a 3 way all-in, Q-8, A-Q & K-K.
The board comes A high but K-K 4 flushed it.
Here's the deal;
Ali Mallu £13,894
Simon Griffin £8,055
Gareth Cresswell £8,239
Stephen Lloyd £8,406*
Phil Roberts £7,756
NB - the £8,406 agreed for Stephen Lloyd includes an agreed £500 tip for the Dealers.
9th = Phil Baker £1,350
8th = Billy Berry £1,550
7th = Darren Brown £1,850
6th = Jamie Dwan £2,250
5th = Phil Roberts £7,756
4th = Stephen Lloyd £8,406*
3rd = Gareth Cresswell £8,239
2nd = Simon Griffin £8,055
1st = Ali Mallu £13,894
Those interested in these things, or who are not overly familiar with Ali Mallu, here's his Hendon Mob.
His ratio of wins to FT's over a 20 year period is exceptional.
https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=2560
Meanwhile, they are still playing for the prestigious high value Trophy.
Somewhat belatedly, here's the Day 1B V Blog thing;
Maybe they have gone to do some more business, & maybe chop the trophy up.
Thanks so much for ALL your work Tony @Tikay and Sam @IVIystical ......its very much appreciated for those of us who couldn't make it
Looking forward to the next one, hopefully near to Will @HANSON and my Birthdays in February
And in the "Trophy Tourney" Ali Mallu busts another & we are Heads Up. For the trophy.