Duncan McLellan is the champion of the 2013 UK and Ireland Poker Tour Isle of Man Main Event! The 49-year-old builder from Corby Northampton defeated olympic field hockey legend and PokerStars SportStar Fatima Moreira de Melo heads-up to claim the title and £94,090. Moreira de Melo, who began the final table as the short stack, didn't seem too disappointed with her second place finish for &p[...] Read more » Duncan McLellan Wins UKIPT Isle of Man; de Melo Finishes Second
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It takes a lot of hard work to win a tournament and the young ones are more capable to fulfill the task. the last hand:de Melo move all-in with pocket fives, McLellan called with AhTd and the flop rolled out: JsQhKh. Having virtually secured the title, McLellan raised his arms aloft as the 2c and 6s completed the board to give him the title and £94,090.
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fatima moreira de melo must be one of the greatest sportstars out there, she won an olympic gold hockey medal and she wins fortunes playing poker. what a woman! she always seems to play with a smile on her face and who can blame her she seems to have it all and not to mention being very beautiful as well.
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@ When I was playing field hockey we lost the final to Germany in 2004 at the Olympics and we were devastated. Now I'm playing poker I've been thinking more in terms of percentages and I can deal with loss way better than when I was an active hockey player. Legendary !!!!!!!!
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