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Thew becomes first double UKPT winner

2008-01-25 11:44:31

One of the UK's top poker players, Julian Thew, has become the first play in the history of the UK Poker Tour (UKPT) to win two events following a victory last weekend.

In the first event of the season in Brighton, Thew - who has a European Poker Tour (EPT) title to his name - defeated Karim Louis in the heads-up to win £86,800.

The heads-up lasted a marathon two-and-a-half hours with the Nottinghamshire star coming out on top.

Of the 280 players taking part, 27 finished in the money, including Nik Persaud who won £16,000 for coming sixth and Dave Colclough who took home £1,960 for finishing in 21st position.

Thew's career winnings will now be in the region of $2 million (£1.01 million), as he was rumoured to be close to that mark in 2007.

As well as his many placings at the EPT, Thew also possesses a Grosvenor Grand Challenge title.