Sammy George Wins European Cash Game, World Record Details Revealed + more
September 15 2009, Barry Carter
Sammy George Crushes European Cash Game
TV poker regular Sammy 'Any Two' George has finally actually won a game in front of the cameras. Sammy arrived late yesterday at the Pokerheaven European Cash game (Which was streamed live and will be televised later this year) but it didn't stop him netting the biggest profit of the game, winning over $36,000 and the ECG title. He did so in spectacular fashion too, managing to take Simon Munz off a set of sevens and Andy Black off a straight by representing a flush when a fourth club hit the river. Sammy, who will be facing Tom Dwan later on this year in the Million Dollar Challenge, commented "Im ecstatic to have won, but it doesn't stop here, this is just the beginning".
Final profit/loss
Sammy George €44,075 (€+24,075)
Sion Munz €22,550 (€+12,550)
Andy Black €21,275 (€+11,275)
Jens Kyllonen €20,725 (€+10,725)
Francois Balmigere €11,275 (€-3,775)
Andrew Feldman €23,100 (€-6,900)
Eric Liu €22,575 (€-17,425)
Ricardo Sousa €6,950 (€-23,050)
Photo courtesy of James Lyndsay
Paul Zimbler World Record Attempt Confirmed
The details for the Paul Zimber Heads Up World Record have been clarified. From 1pm on the 21st of September, the Empire Casino will host the attempt, which aims to go for 80 hours. This is to raise money for the SPARKS charity and the aim is to raise £50,000. Already due to compete are Neil Channing, Teddy Sheringham, Jesse May, Devilfish, Vicky Coren, The Hendon Mob, Annette Obrestad, Sorel Mizzi, John Tabatabai, Michael Greco, Roberto Romanello and more.
The charity are looking for donations, players to compete and items to auction for the event. If you want to make a donation you can here
Online Poker Player Charged with Benefit Fraud
A 36 year old online poker player has been charged with benefit fraud after revealing he was a successful online player. Alan Forsyth was charged with council tax fraud and disability benefit fraud. He claimed he had no savings, but his online poker winnings, which included a win of $49,000 in a single day, were used as evidence to the contrary. Forsyth of Norwich has been off work with ME and was said to suffer from severe pain and fatigue.
It certainly does raise some interesting questions about to what extent income from online poker should figure in legal proceedings. It isn't taxed after all and whether you are a pro player or just a recreational player, in the eyes of the UK government it is deemed 'winnings'. But at the same time, online poker is becoming an increasingly popular and viable occupation, and surely poker pros must be subject to the same laws as everybody else.
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04-26-2011 20:08
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This is a message of warning to all those who know or have heard of SAMMY ANY TWO GEORGE real name SAMER GEORGE JAMIL This man has posed as a successful businessman (AL-SAMAWA GROUP PLC) on the poker circuit but this man hides a terrible secret. This man is a criminal and a fraudster who trawls the gambling/poker community looking for investors. This man is well known as a professional fraudster who was recently made bankrupt in the UK http://www.insolvency.gov.uk/index.htm for fraudulent refinance scams. This man has not only defrauded investors from all over Europe but also many close long standing friends, even premiership footballer Jermaine jenas. SAMER (SAMMY ANY TWO) JAMIL GEORGE is currently being investigated for fraud with a view to criminal prosecution by the investment victims. This character SAMMY GEORGE is well known to the police so if he approaches you for money then beware! He is a chancer, a thief but most importantly, a pathalogical liar! and if you do decide to lend him cash, you are in a queue that you will be at the bottom of. This man will soon be brought to justice and all shall be posted on the internet for all to see. This man is well known to the police for high performance car fraud and even stole half a million pounds from a Tottenham Hotspur Football Player (Jermaine Jenas). This man is bankrupt with no morals and will take every penny you have with no remorse so please please take heed and avoid this man SAMMY GEORGE like the plague if you value your money. GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL. This is nothing more than a truthful friendly warning to all those innocent from a group of investors who are currently liaising with various police forces across Europe and are seeking a criminal conviction and prison. Do not be duped by this man SAMMY GEORGE’S lies and charm as you, like us... will end up with nothing. http://sammygeorge.blogspot.com/
GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL.