The next instalment of Betfair Poker LIVE! will play out in Tallinn this weekend and Betfair Blogger ‘Helmuthian Folds’ has been given the arduous tasks of travelling East to keep everyone up to date with chip counts, pictures and stories from on and off the tables.
There is a strong band of Betfair forumites travelling to play and we’ll be paying particular attention to their progress but you’re welcome to post on here and request updates on any friends or family you have competing.
The main event begins at 5pm (UK Time) on Friday and all of the action will be recorded here.
Straight after break the bubble burst so now we have ten players and the next out will end todays play and take home 1567 Euro's.
Arvi Meeksa from Finland has the pain of being the bubble boy.
Straight after break the bubble burst so now we have ten players and the next out will end todays play and take home 1567 Euro's.Arvi Meeksa from Finland has the pain of being the bubble boy.
I was looking for a photo of Ola and he asked me what I was doing so I said looking for a photo of you and he said 'Google me'
Cool or arrogant let the forum decide! [;)]
I was looking for a photo of Ola and he asked me what I was doing so I said looking for a photo of you and he said 'Google me'Cool or arrogant let the forum decide!
The play has now ended for the day and amazingly our chip leader from overnight Krzysztof Jaguscik had finished 10th and takes home 1567 Euro's
Here he is before he lost all his chips!
The play has now ended for the day and amazingly our chip leader from overnight Krzysztof Jaguscik had finished 10th and takes home 1567 Euro'sHere he is before he lost all his chips!
I Googled Brandborn, looks like he has the right to be a little bit arrogant :-)http://www.google.fi/search?q=ola+brandborn&hl=sv&prmd=ivnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=SRiqTa6aBI7vsgacq_mQCA&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1186&bih=637http://www.google.fi/#
After play finished last night it was off to a club called the Cathouse for a BetfairLive party and once arriving I heard the magical words 'free vodka' and for some reason now my head really really hurts? [:p][smiley:crazy]
Anyway finally crawled in at around 5.30am which in klups eyes makes me a girl but at least I wont be turning yellow like him.
Had to babysit Bifta all evening as he was so drunk he couldnt stand up, didnt know who or where he was so that was fun.
And finally a mention for Mr Rob Barker who certainly knows how to party and will no doubt be paying the price today wherever the feck he is but was there any reason apart from the fact I am one sexy dude for him to keep trying to dry hump me?
Off to go and find some food now hopefully that will make me feel a little better before play resumes at 6pm here or 4pm BST.
Good morning/afternoon to everyone.After play finished last night it was off to a club called the Cathouse for a BetfairLive party and once arriving I heard the magical words 'free vodka' and for some reason now my head really really hurts? Anyway fi
The British players may not have succeeded in the poker stakes which may have been down to the fact that there best player (me obviously) wasn't playing but we sure showed our european counterparts how to party!
Deny send her regards sir!
Listen Billy,The British players may not have succeeded in the poker stakes which may have been down to the fact that there best player (me obviously) wasn't playing but we sure showed our european counterparts how to party! Deny send her regards sir
Side event has just started for the day and we are well represented with...
Alexsdad Kunoba Doobs RedMist ScandiUK Fergie28
Only 3 tables so hopefully we may even get a cash!!! [;)]
Side event has just started for the day and we are well represented with...AlexsdadKunobaDoobsRedMistScandiUKFergie28Only 3 tables so hopefully we may even get a cash!!!
Kunoba went out 12th in yeaterdays side event and with only 6 paid kept up our miserable record of no cashes!
But obviously we know what was the first thing he asked for when he sat down today?
For those who were wondering...Kunoba went out 12th in yeaterdays side event and with only 6 paid kept up our miserable record of no cashes! But obviously we know what was the first thing he asked for when he sat down today?
ScandiUK gives the poker world a lesson in how not to play AA.
Villian raises from cut off, Scandi flats from the BB with AA, flop comes A72 and scandi checks and so does villian.
Turn comes 9 and Scandi chacks again, villian bets and Scandi calls.
River brings a 5, Scandi bets out, villian shoves and Scandi calls and Villian shows 68 for a straight!
We have lost one already... ScandiUK gives the poker world a lesson in how not to play AA.Villian raises from cut off, Scandi flats from the BB with AA, flop comes A72 and scandi checks and so does villian.Turn comes 9 and Scandi chacks again, villia
Raises UTG with A8 (yes I know) and was already short stacked, redmist reraises and Alexsdad ships in the rest redmist turns over AQ and a KKj97 board offers no help so 2 down already!
Alexsdad falls next...Raises UTG with A8 (yes I know) and was already short stacked, redmist reraises and Alexsdad ships in the rest redmist turns over AQ and a KKj97 board offers no help so 2 down already!
Marek Boczkowski goes out in 9th, Ola Brandborn shoves into his small stack from the SB and Marek calls in the BB with AT, Ola shows A8 and an 8 on the flop seals Marek's fate.
Marek Boczkowski goes out in 9th, Ola Brandborn shoves into his small stack from the SB and Marek calls in the BB with AT, Ola shows A8 and an 8 on the flop seals Marek's fate.
Henri Kaspar raises from mid and Seppo shoves in the BB to which after a very small dwell henri calls.
Seppo shows TT and Henri AQh, a blank flop but the turn brings Henri a flush draw but the Ks on the river secures Seppo's double up.
The legend that is Seppo Jokisalo
Our hero Seppo doubles up again.Henri Kaspar raises from mid and Seppo shoves in the BB to which after a very small dwell henri calls.Seppo shows TT and Henri AQh, a blank flop but the turn brings Henri a flush draw but the Ks on the river secures Se
He is in the BB and Tonu Soodla raises to 45k from the button and Jorg shoves foe 112k.
Tonu calls pretty quickly but his JKs is trumped by Jorg's AA and a 669 flop with no spades effectively seals the hand and the 3 on the turn does seal it.
Jorg
Jorg Perleberg doubles up.He is in the BB and Tonu Soodla raises to 45k from the button and Jorg shoves foe 112k.Tonu calls pretty quickly but his JKs is trumped by Jorg's AA and a 669 flop with no spades effectively seals the hand and the 3 on the t
Henri Kasper goes out in 5th when his shove with 56s is called by Tonu Soodla's 99 and although the flop brings 2 spades he gets no more and wins 3500 euro's.
Henri Kasper goes out in 5th when his shove with 56s is called by Tonu Soodla's 99 and although the flop brings 2 spades he gets no more and wins 3500 euro's.
vul Red Mist esp he didn't know he was bounty on his table and next hand he had pair of kings and hit full house with only 3 chips left (3x250) well played xx
vul Red Mist esp he didn't know he was bounty on his table and next hand he had pair of kings and hit full house with only 3 chips left (3x250)well played xx
Fantastic hand Tonu raises to 70k UTG and Ola calls
Ace high flop and Tonu bets 100k and Ola instacalls.
4 on the turn and Tonu leads out 200k and ola folds and Tonu flips over the klup hand!
Fantastic hand Tonu raises to 70k UTG and Ola callsAce high flop and Tonu bets 100k and Ola instacalls.4 on the turn and Tonu leads out 200k and ola folds and Tonu flips over the klup hand!
Ola Brandborn exits in 4th with 5,225 Euro's after his QQ was beaten by A2s, Ola makes trips on the turn but Tonu makes a straight on river.
Wants his own photo evidence so we can google it in future [;)]
Ola Brandborn exits in 4th with 5,225 Euro's after his QQ was beaten by A2s, Ola makes trips on the turn but Tonu makes a straight on river.Wants his own photo evidence so we can google it in future
Seppo doubles up off Tonu again when he calls on the turn for all his chips on a Q high board with AQ and Tonu only has K9, no K on river.
What a legend, still 2nd behind Tonu but the forums adopted son is now a real flying Finn.
Seppo doubles up off Tonu again when he calls on the turn for all his chips on a Q high board with AQ and Tonu only has K9, no K on river.What a legend, still 2nd behind Tonu but the forums adopted son is now a real flying Finn.
Great play from Tonu again where he bets just the right size bet to make Seppo call his AAA66 full house.
Seppo's face says it all, can he really have that hand?
Great play from Tonu again where he bets just the right size bet to make Seppo call his AAA66 full house.Seppo's face says it all, can he really have that hand?
Small break before heads up play and Seppo Jokisalo has around 1.25 million chips and Tonu Soodla around 950k.
Do I know who to adopt on your behalf or what?
Come on Seppo!
Small break before heads up play and Seppo Jokisalo has around 1.25 million chips and Tonu Soodla around 950k.Do I know who to adopt on your behalf or what?Come on Seppo!
Excellent work Dave, really makes for a good read. We need more forumites to win things though. The Finnish guy was on my table for the first 12 or so levels - as mentioned, he played a great game so was delighted to see him perform well.
Excellent work Dave, really makes for a good read. We need more forumites to win things though. The Finnish guy was on my table for the first 12 or so levels - as mentioned, he played a great game so was delighted to see him perform well.
During the break our two finalists decided to split the cash and just played for the title so after two blind all ins the tournament was won by Tonu Soodla and the legend that is Seppo Jokisalo finishes a gallant second after his AQ was brutally rivered by 63!
During the break our two finalists decided to split the cash and just played for the title so after two blind all ins the tournament was won by Tonu Soodla and the legend that is Seppo Jokisalo finishes a gallant second after his AQ was brutally rive
Right now it's all over I am going to donate some on the cash tables as I have not touched a card all weekend but have watched so much.
I hope everyone has enjoyed reading the blog as much as I have writing it.
Goodnight and good luck to everyone!
I leave you with a photo of me and the new love of my life!! [;)][;)]
Right now it's all over I am going to donate some on the cash tables as I have not touched a card all weekend but have watched so much.I hope everyone has enjoyed reading the blog as much as I have writing it.Goodnight and good luck to everyone! I le
Now sat in Helsinki airport feeling rather tired but at least I have free Wi-Fi.
Then again everything else seems so expensive here that I have already more than paid for it just by buying a rather weak orange drink.
Now sat in Helsinki airport feeling rather tired but at least I have free Wi-Fi.Then again everything else seems so expensive here that I have already more than paid for it just by buying a rather weak orange drink.
Thought you might like this, someone elses summation of the final days play.
Betfair Poker Live! Tallinn 2011 Main Event - Triumph on Home Turf
The final table of Betfair Poker Live! Tallinn 2011 main event, that lasted about six hours, became the shortest in the history of popular series. All the finalists were in belligerent mood and did not think too long over important decisions. Before the start of the final table many considered Ola Brandborn from Sweden, who has the victory in 2008 Swedish championship under his belt, to be an outstanding favorite. The Swede started right off the bat, trying to set his own rules and dictate the play from the very beginning. Opening with raises and 3-bets every other hand Ola grabbed a lot of small pots and consolidated his leading position. However, Jörg Perleberg from Germany thwarted Swede’s progress and by wresting a couple of big pots from Ola and questioned Brandborn’s captain-of-the-table reputation.
The paths of the short stacks diverged at the first level of the day. Marek Boczkowski and Mikko Pisto somewhat predictably headed out the door (€1,724 and €1,933 respectively), whereas Seppo Jokisalo playing under Betfair banner picked a much needed double up and insured himself against quick elimination. At that point one could hardly guess that the Finn had much more ambitious plans. Meanwhile the second stack of the final table Tõnu Sodla made his presence felt for the first time. The Estonian knocked out his countryman Imre Leibolad, who received €2,194 for his seventh place finish.
Ola Brandborn resumed his pressure on the table by snatching the rest of the stack out of Teemu Kankkunen, who finished the event at the sixth place (€2,821). The Swede improved with K-J vs. pocket fours and did it twice. Right before his exit Teemu’s pocked queens run against pocket kings of Henri Käsper, but this double-up did not help Henri much. With the blinds starting to increase Käsper had to widen his open-raise range. Henri’s bold all-in attempt with 5-6 suited was coolly neutralized by Jörg Perleberg who called with pocked nines and ousted Käsper from the competition (€3,500).
Here came the moment of glory for Tõnu Sodla. The Estonian pulled off an amazing bluff against Ola Brandborn. After forcing the opponent out of a huge pot on a high and very coordinated board with two flush-draws, Tõnu triumphantly flipped over 7-2 off-suit! To his credit, Ola did not lose heart and delivered a real battle to his Estonian opponent. On the board K-7-J-Q with two spades and two clubs he instantly called Sodla’s all-in and tabled pocked queens. Unluckily for the Swede, Sodla, who had A-2 of spades, hit one of his outs. The 10 of diamonds became the final river card of Brandborn’s day (€5,225).
Given Sodla’s overwhelming chip advantage over his opponents many believed that the matter was settled. Seppo Jokisalo, however, thought differently. Within 15 minutes Finn managed to double-up twice, both times through Sodla. After eliminating Jörg Perleberg (third place and €7,158) with A-A vs. A-10 Seppo narrowed the gap between Tõnu and himself to just a few thousands chips. With the stacks being virtually equal the heads-up rivals opted for a safe path and sealed a 50-50 deal. As for the title and the trophy, the players decided to leave things to chance with all-in in the dark. With both hands tabled Sodla’s prospects did not look rosy. The Finn had A-Q whereas the Estonian flipped over mere 6-3 off-suit. However, the deck was very kind to the local player. A miracle 6 hit the river and made Tõnu Sodla the winner of BF Poker Tallinn 2011 main event. Both finalists had an impressive payday of €13,062.
Final standings:
1. Tõnu Sodla (Estonia) - €13,062 2. Seppo Jokisalo (Finland) - €13,062 3. Jörg Perleberg (Germany) - €7,158 4. Ola Brandborn (Sweden) - €5,225 5. Henri Käsper (Estonia) - €3,500 6. Teemu Kankkunen (Finland) - €2,821 7. Imre Leibolad (Estonia) - €2,194 8. Mikko Pisto (Finland) - €1,933 9. Marek Boczkowski (Poland) - €1,724 10. Arvi Meeksa (Finland) €1,567
Thought you might like this, someone elses summation of the final days play.Betfair Poker Live! Tallinn 2011 Main Event - Triumph on Home Turf The final table of Betfair Poker Live! Tallinn 2011 main event, that lasted about six hours, became the sho
If you want to see serious videos of the winner you can watch them here
Betfair Poker Live! Tallinn - Winner - Tony Soodla http://youtu.be/PuQ6M_LQJ2w
Betfair Poker Live! Tallinn - Final - Jorg Perleberg http://youtu.be/zHq35RfkXdQ
Betfair Poker Live! Tallinn - Final - Seppo Karna http://youtu.be/5LAcVrL-EtE
oooh look what I just found on the interweb!!Surely a TV career beckons for the Kluphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrLSD2hNEks&feature=youtu.beIf you want to see serious videos of the winner you can watch them hereBetfair Poker Live! Tallinn - Winner
hi Dave, thanks for all the hard work, enjoyed most of the weekend, crap food in hotel restaurant didnt help but by the by. Anyway 3 things that have come out of the tallinn weekend:-
1. The klup is a massive eastenders fan, go as far as to say he thinks the women are as fit as pat butchers dog. 2. Kunoba/****oba is gay gay gay gay, shares with the klup, enjoys naked guy on guy wrestling and hates being touched by women, conclusive evidence. 3. I discovered that the gorgeous redhead denyy is actually a natural down to the bone blonde blonde blonde, it was a pleasure and i will remember forever
hi Dave, thanks for all the hard work, enjoyed most of the weekend, crap food in hotel restaurant didnt help but by the by. Anyway 3 things that have come out of the tallinn weekend:-1. The klup is a massive eastenders fan, go as far as to say he thi
how to survive five days in a shared hotelroom with the crazy greek, the legend himself: dinos THE KLUP patrinos
more later guys
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How about the 2 master classes in cash 1st red mist gos from a $50 (they told him that was the max)not true but good job for the russians. As hes got it up to $550 in under an hour. 2nd THE KLUP shows how not to play pissed off russians only deno could tell his reasons, i had to walk, away it was like putting the dog youve loved for years down.
How about the 2 master classes in cash1st red mist gos from a $50 (they told him that was the max)not true but good job for the russians. As hes got it up to $550 in under an hour.2nd THE KLUPshows how not to play pissed off russians only deno could
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that went to Tallinn. Good times, great memories (from what I can remember, lol) and made some great new friends. Roll on the next one.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that went to Tallinn. Good times, great memories (from what I can remember, lol) and made some great new friends. Roll on the next one.
More shabby than you? Seriously, will you not let this rest? OK, for the benfit of the forum, I will state the facts.
1. I actually do like you and think that under other circumstances we could actually be good friends. 2. You can't turn up wearing a gooner shirt and give me grief about being a Spurs STH when you've NEVER even been to a game (I beleive you actually tried to say you sit in the Ruud Hullit stand at the Emirates until your bs wasn't pointed out to you, lol) 3. Despite you not grasping the English humour/banter, I tried 2/3 times to shake hands and move on but you kept raises the banter stakes and told me to FO. 4. Given what had already come to pass with our banter, it was sods law that we would end up on the same table in the main event and yes, I gave you dogs abuse and put you off your game so bad you ended up getting battered by the bird who was playing Angry Birds on her Iphone the whole time rather than playing poker. 5. Yes, I did laugh a huge amount when she knocked you out and i even clapped you up the stairs as you left - but what else was i supposed to do after you kept giving it? 6. I did poor beer over you at the after party and for that, I do apologise - but I was very, very, drunk. 7. I did see you naked man wrestle Klup. 8. I still love you and can't wait to see you at the next event ;-)
More shabby than you? Seriously, will you not let this rest? OK, for the benfit of the forum, I will state the facts.1. I actually do like you and think that under other circumstances we could actually be good friends.2. You can't turn up wearing a g
Anyway, enough of this negativity!!! Skandiuk - your are a legend - top, top, top drinking buddy, one love. Klup - scary how you can exist on a diet of JW Black label and minimal sleep, legend - one love Thrappers - sorry for the dry humping - one love Bifta - loved the banter and your nightclub sleeping is the stuff of legend now - one love RedMist - just a top, top geezer - one love Deny - loved the pygamas and you are a beuatiful person - one love Doobs - really nice bloke, cheers for the read of horses to follow - one love Rhino - Anglo / Estonia all round top bloke - one love Big Mark & your missus - lovely geniune couple, one love
Anyway, enough of this negativity!!!Skandiuk - your are a legend - top, top, top drinking buddy, one love.Klup - scary how you can exist on a diet of JW Black label and minimal sleep, legend - one loveThrappers - sorry for the dry humping - one loveB
And nice to meet everyone there, and cheers for the big up fella.
and lol at diet of JW Black label. You not remember he was sober ffs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtvIxj7tGQE&feature=related
Congratulations betfair on a good do.And nice to meet everyone there, and cheers for the big up fella.and lol at diet of JW Black label. You not remember he was sober ffs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtvIxj7tGQE&feature=related
Thank you all guys for making me a company for a walking around and making me laugh that much [:D] i had great time.
Was so nice to see again some ppl and to meet some who i knew only from the tables.All together was fantastic tourney and great fun. I really hope to see you all again.
Dave baby, you made great work by posting results from the tables congrats again i know how hard was it xxx
Deny [:)]
Thank you all guys for making me a company for a walking around and making me laugh that much i had great time. Was so nice to see again some ppl and to meet some who i knew only from the tables.All together was fantastic tourney and great fun. I re
No offence Rob, but the highlights for me were when a certain person (Roady) was talking to two ladies of the night and actually thought that they liked him and even after u told them his co ck was too small for them, that he took them into the casino, where they are paid to get punters to play, and actually gave them money to play the tables, classic, then klup inviting womem to the betfair party at the cathouse, coals to newcastle or what
No offence Rob, but the highlights for me were when a certain person (Roady) was talking to two ladies of the night and actually thought that they liked him and even after u told them his co ck was too small for them, that he took them into the casin
See how naive I am? Those who have walked the walk now talk the talk.
Much easier for the seasoned professionals to establish what is going on and the lambs like me just get slaughtered!
See how naive I am? Those who have walked the walk now talk the talk. Much easier for the seasoned professionals to establish what is going on and the lambs like me just get slaughtered!
Ah sarchasm, the repost of the vengeful and the hurt, in your defence you had downed another bottle of scotch and were trying to whip up some enthusiasm for the event, Odessa beckons ............
Ah sarchasm, the repost of the vengeful and the hurt, in your defence you had downed another bottle of scotch and were trying to whip up some enthusiasm for the event, Odessa beckons ............