Poker fan Pete indulges in horseplay - The Shields Gazette - 30th April 2009

A Boldon man turned up to a North East poker festival dressed as a Grand National runner.

Pete Turner, 32, from East Boldon, made up in laughs what he lacked in poker luck – going out in the fifth level.

It was the second time the Virgin Poker festival has came to Newcastle, and saw both amateur and professional players competing for a slice of the £30,000 prize pot.

One group of players from South Shields turned up in full Newcastle United football strips, hoping their luck would change after the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.

However it was Ross Jarvis, 24, from London, who entered the last table with the most chips, and maintained his lead throughout the final leg, winning the Virgin Poker festival title and the top prize of £7,000.

Joe Legge, Poker Manager for Virgin Poker, said: "It was great to return to Aspers Casino for a second time and bring the fun of the Virgin Games experience to the people of North East England."

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