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Extreme Poker Sydney a Real 'Cliff Hanger'
Publish Date : 10/6/2007 2:38:00 AM Source : Asia Pacific News Onlypunjab.com
Following 35 knot winds yesterday, there were clear skies yet blustery conditions today as Sydney played host to the fourth International tournament of Extreme Poker suspended over the cliffs of North Head, Manly opposite the Harbour Bridge. Perched on a platform, six players faced a 90 meter vertical drop if they lost their chips. But it was only Hugo Asenjo from Sydney that was permitted to walk off the platform on to solid land as he took the title of Extreme Poker Champion.
Extreme Poker's 'Cliff Hanger' is not for the feint hearted! It's all about playing poker under extreme conditions - that was hard for Mathew Horton who was first to loose all chips and to take the 90m plunge to the rocks and ocean below. Soon to follow was Cameron Stewart from Melbourne and Matt 'The Rat' Delbridge whose family emigrated from Cornwall, England. Donna Conlan, the only female in the game was holding on to her position but was soon literally dropped from the table leaving just Andrew Cha Cha and Hugo Asenjo. Hugo had a massive lead with 90% of the chips. Andrew Cha Cha fought back valiantly but after three hands he was dealt a vicious blow and had to take the ultimate leap.
Hugo Asenjo's winning hand of two pairs (Jacks & Nines) will see him participate in the Extreme Poker Underwater Final 2007, joining other players from around the world. The game will take place on the Ocean Floor in the Caribbean in November. "I'm surprised and ecstatic to win, the fear of having to jump off the platform kept me going with grit and determination - and it worked… now for my next challenge I need to learn to scuba dive and get myself a passport!"
Peter Marcus, Founder of Extreme Poker has taken the tournament to the Caribbean, the Arctic Circle and over the Nevada Desert, but today Australia upped the ante "Sydney, has been the most extreme game yet, and exactly what I had expected from a country that invented extreme sports. We're definitely coming back next year… we just need to find the challenge… and would love ideas from the public which can be registered at www.extremepoker.com." |
Oxfam questions tsunami aid work
Publish Date : 1/26/2005 6:57:00 PM
Some of the aid agencies operating in Asia after the tsunami disaster lack the skills needed, charity Oxfam says.
Targeting Business Owners in Asia Pacific Wealth Management
Publish Date : 1/26/2005 12:51:00 PM
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12207) has announced the addition of Targeting business owners in Asia Pacific Wealth Management to their offering
A month since tsunami, human spirit prevails
Publish Date : 1/26/2005 11:23:00 AM
On the morning after Christmas, the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean were calm and speckled with dazzling sunrise as people on the shores prepared for fishing....
ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Ethylene Capacity in Singapore
Publish Date : 1/25/2005 10:29:00 AM
ExxonMobil Chemical is expanding the capacity of its steam cracker in Singapore.
Indonesian quake causes panic
Publish Date : 1/24/2005 4:20:00 PM
A strong earthquake has hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, causing panic among thousands of people who fled their homes fearing a tsunami.
North Korea slashes food rations
Publish Date : 1/24/2005 4:19:00 PM
North Korea has cut food rations to just half the amount recommended by the World Food Programme, the UN food agency says.
Taiwan's PM and cabinet resign
Publish Date : 1/24/2005 4:18:00 PM
The prime minister of Taiwan and his cabinet have resigned in the wake of the ruling party's setback in December's parliamentary elections.
Aceh talks to begin 'within days'
Publish Date : 1/24/2005 4:08:00 PM
Indonesian officials are set to resume peace talks with separatist rebels from Aceh within days, mediators say.
Asean seeks to revive tourism
Publish Date : 1/24/2005 3:56:00 PM
The south-east Asian tourist industry is gathering in Malaysia for its first major meeting since December's deadly earthquake and tsunami.
Australia's Latham quits politics
Publish Date : 1/18/2005 7:42:00 PM
The leader of Australia's opposition Labor Party, Mark Latham, has announced his resignation, citing health grounds.
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