2010 PaddyPowerPoker.com Irish Poker Open

Main Event
Day: 1
Event Info

2010 PaddyPowerPoker.com Irish Poker Open

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
€600,000
Event Info
Buy-in
€3,200
Entries
708
Level Info
Level
29
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
4,000

In High Spirirts

Nik Persaud
Nik Persaud
There's always a few home bankers when it comes to masseuses: Trevor Reardon, Roland De Wolfe, and Nik Persaud to name but a few. The latter of those three hasn't let us down today, immediately locking in the most voluptuous masseuse and luring her over like a snake-charmer with his undeniable charm.

In fact, after a fruitless 12 months, Persaud is in high spirits, keen to make the Irish Open the rain to his dry patch. As I approached, he raised it up and received one caller, the usual cheeky smile on his face as he continued to entertain the table.

On the {5-Spades} {8-Diamonds} {9-Spades} flop, he led for around 300, and was raised another 1,000, which he quickly called. Both players checked the {2-Clubs} turn, but on the {3-Hearts} river, Persaud fired for 2,100.

His opponent dwelt momentarily, but ultimately made the call with {10-Hearts} {10-Diamonds}, only for Persaud to reveal a triumphant {9-Clubs} {5-Diamonds}. "I'm playing the rush," gleamed Persaud as he scooped the pot and some useful early chips.

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