Milner Claims Genting’s Grand Title, Adelson Cans Eurovegas

Milner’s GPS Grand Final Success

A final session of betting saw this year’s Genting Poker Series Grand Final came to a conclusion on Sunday and, when the confetti had fallen, it was Richard Milnerwho was drenched in joy. The final session started with 17 players still in contention for the title but as the action developed it was Milner who gradually manoeuvred himself to the top of the chip counts.

Indeed, as the likes of Ben Vinson and Leo McLean hit the rail, Milner began to thrive and by the time just four players remained a deal was discussed between Milner, Rupom Pal, Adam Picken and Leon Campbell.

After weighing up their options and assessing the numbers the final four eventually agreed to an ICM chop that left £10,000 aside for the winner.

First to fall after the deal was Campbell and he was quickly followed by Adam Picken when his AK couldn’t outrace the pocket jacks of Milner.

That elimination gave Milner the heads-up momentum against Pal and, despite letting his lead slip (the chip lead actually changed hands ten times during the battle), he finally closed out the match when his pocket fours held on against Pal’s A-T.

As the final pot was pushed Milner’s way he was able to breathe a sigh of relief as trophy and £40,086 was pushed his way.

Genting Poker Series Grand Final Result:

1st – £40,086 – Richard Milner

2nd – £30,462 – Rupom Pal

3rd – £33,845 – Adam Picken

4th – £30,747 – Leon Campbell

5th – £11,320 – Nathan Davies

6th – £9,220 – Dan Rowlinson

7th – £7,130 – Gabriel Tuna

8th – £5,760 – Leo McClean

9th – £4,200 – Ben Vinson

10th – £3,140 – Richard Kellett

Eurovegas Plans Scrapped

After months of speculation and legal wrangling it seems that Sheldon Adelson’s $30 billion Eurovegas complex won’t be built.

Following a massive economic slump in Spain there was hope that Eurovegas would provide a glut of job opportunities, however, it seems the Spanish government weren’t prepared to meet Adelson’s demands.

Indeed, commenting on the situation, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, said: “New conditions were put forward concerning taxes and legal protection which could not be taken on board by the administrations involved.”

While the decision not to complete the project will come as a blow to many Europeans, Adelson seemed unfazed and was content to look towards new projects, such as “encouraging Asian countries, like Japan and Korea”.