William Hill Poker Grand Prix
The William Hill Poker Grand Prix is a poker tournament sponsored by William Hill plc . In 2005 it took place from October 17th to 25th and in 2007 from January 30th to March 27th. 56 professionals and amateurs participated in both editions. Both tournaments were played in Cardiff .
The entry fee was £ 6,000 (about $ 10,500). About $ 200,000 more was added to the prize fund by William Hill. A limited number of players qualified through online promotion tournaments .
Jesse May commented on the show on Sky Sports , supported by Andrew Black and Lucy Rokach .
format
Seven preliminary rounds were played, with the winner of each preliminary decision to the Grand Final (grand finale) arrived. The runner-up took part in a semi-final round against each other, the winner of which also reached the final, in which the winners of the seven preliminary rounds, called heats, and the winner of the semi-finals played.
Results 2005
date | episode | winner | Second |
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October 17, 2005 | 1. Preliminary decision |
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October 18, 2005 | 2. Preliminary decision |
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October 19, 2005 | 3. Preliminary decision |
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October 20, 2005 | 4. Preliminary decision |
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October 21, 2005 | 5. Preliminary decision |
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October 22, 2005 | 6. Preliminary decision |
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October 23, 2005 | 7. Preliminary decision |
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October 24, 2005 | Semifinals |
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Final table
The final took place on October 25, 2005.
Results 2007
date | episode | winner | Second |
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January 30, 2007 | 1. Preliminary decision |
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February 5, 2007 | 2. Preliminary decision |
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February 13, 2007 | 3. Preliminary decision |
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February 20, 2007 | 4. Preliminary decision |
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February 27, 2007 | 5. Preliminary decision |
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March 6, 2007 | 6. Preliminary decision |
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March 13, 2007 | 7. Preliminary decision |
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March 20, 2007 | Semifinals |
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Final table
The final took place on March 27, 2007.
Web links
- Official website (English)