Ali straight back in. 21:07: A limp pot on Table 6 has 3 players see the flop of Td9d3c, John Williams leads out 600 from the BB and Fred Maher calls before Athir Ali raises to 1,600 last to act. John folds and Fred calls to give us a 2h Turn. Fred check-calls 2,500 from Athir and the River is a 4c. Fred again check-calls, this time 4k. Athir Ali, 20,000. Martijn Van Den Assem. Blinds up: 600/1,200, ante 200. 10:20pm: Break time The 19 remaining players are now on a break. Denis Stojka, Jarbas Sabatini and Ross Mannion are the latest casualties on Day 1A. 10:15pm: Pikett passes jacks 'I wouldn't have passed jacks there,' said Frank Romanello.

With COVID-19 disrupting our usual operations, we have reluctantly reviewed how we operate and the services we offer. Sadly we are unable to continue running poker tournaments or games at our UK venues. The exception being three-card poker games at selected venues. We would like to thank our poker community for their support over the years, especially to those who have been with us since Genting Poker Series launched in 2012, and our staff who helped create an experience that was valued by all our players. Any players who have funds in a prize pot should contact their local casino for more information.

1. 6pm: Gone There are just 192 of 245 registered players left in the tournament. There's no easy way to say this but: Elliot Panyi, Sokratis Linaras, Kimmo Kurko, Neophytos Neophytou, Robert Timothy, Chris Spinks, Brent Chapman, George Hassabis, Alan Brown, Yucel Eminoglu, Immanuel Siebert, William Champion, Dillion Cathro, Karoly Kiss and Thomas Wallsgrove are only part of the latter number.
2. Poker database with tournament results, event results, pictures and player profiles. The Largest Live Poker Database. England Athir Ali: Wed 4 Apr.
3. NameCountryStatusChips Breixo PenaSpain 112,000 Teymour SabetUnited Kingdom 82,100 John LittlerUnited KingdomPokerStars Qualifier78,100 Konrad ZalewskiPoland 77,100 Edward Jackson-SpivackUnited Kingdom 77,000 Usman SiddiqueUnited Kingdom 76,500 Anthony KennedyUnited Kingdom 65,000 Chris MoneymakerUSATeam PokerStars Pro63,100 Daniel StanwayUnited Kingdom 59,000 Steve.

WHY HAS GENTING UK DECIDED TO STOP HOSTING POKER TOURNAMENTS?

We have reviewed all aspects of the business and reluctantly concluded that, given the current circumstances and environment, commercially we could no longer offer poker tournaments at our venues. We understand this will be disappointing to our players and staff and want to thank everyone who has been part of the Genting poker community.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I STILL HAVE FUNDS IN A PRIZE POT?

Anyone who has funds in a prize pot should contact their local casino to arrange a refund.

HAS POKER BEEN STOPPED BECAUSE YOU COULD NOT MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING?

The coronavirus pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges for every business in the casino sector. It is these challenges in totality that has led to our decision.

HAS POKER BEEN STOPPED BECAUSE IT IS NO LONGER PROFITABLE?

Like all business we have to be commercially viable and we have reviewed every aspect of our offering due to the coronavirus pandemic. We approached this with an aim to ensure guests continue to enjoy a great experience at our casinos with the widest possible range of games available.

DOES THIS MEAN THE END OF THE GENTING POKER SERIES?

Yes, sadly we will no longer be running any poker tournaments at our UK venues for the foreseeable future.

IS ANY POKER STILL AVAILABLE AT GENTING UK VENUES?

Yes, three card poker can still be played at some of our venues. Please check with your nearest venue to see if it is offered as one of our table games.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE STAFF WHO RAN GENTING UK’S POKER ROOMS?

We value all our team members, and this decision has clearly and sadly had an impact on many individuals. We cannot however discuss specifics about the employment of individuals.

IS THIS A PERMANENT DECISION OR COULD IT BE REVERSED?

Athir Ali Poker Games

We will not be offering poker tournaments at our venues for the foreseeable future. We do however regularly review every aspect of the business to ensure we provide a great guest experience at our casinos.