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UK poker pro Paul Zimbler faced US legend Doyle Bronson in the first contest of his gruelling 78 hour 25 min Heads Up Guinness World Record Attempt. Taking place at the World Series of Poker Europe presented by Betfair, the unique World Record attempt is being staged in aid of the Make a Wish Foundation and Sparks children’s charity and aims to raise over £50,000.

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Playing in the Casino at the Empire leister Square Paul took on a staggering 190 players continuously over the 78 hrs and went head to head with members of the public and a range of celebrities and high profile poker pros including Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, Phil Hellmuth, Huck Seed, Neil Channing, Jesse May, Devilfish, Robert Williamson III, The Hendon Mob, Annette Obrestad, Roberto Romanello, Michael Greco and November 9 Finalist James Akenhead.

Paul Zimbler commented: “While my main motivation was to raise as much money for charity as possible, it will be great to take on some of the biggest names in world poker on the way to establishing a new Guinness World Record.”

Poker players and supporters wishing to get involved in the action or show their support should visit http://www.justgiving.com/Paul-Zimbler0 to make a donation and help Paul Zimbler reach his target of £50,000.

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The Betfred Ladies Poker Tour is the UK’s only all-female poker tour and is now in its third year. This year the tour is again bigger and better, visiting eight casinos and card rooms before culminating in the Grand Final in November.

With Betfred adding £1,000 to the prize pool of each event and £5,000 to the prize pool for the final, as well as a £20,000 sponsorship package for the winner - it offers superb value to new and experienced players alike.

How do I enter the Betfred Ladies Poker Tour?

Online satellites at www.betfredpoker.com:

• Every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday BLPT $2 + $0.20 re-buy, one seat for every $24 in the prize pool to the BLPT Super Sat.
• Every Thursday BLPT Super Sat, $22 + $2, one BLPT Entry Token to a live event for every $220 in the prize pool.
• Buy-in directly online at www.betfredpoker.com for $200 +$20.
• Buy-in at the venue on the day of the event for £100 + £10.

Click here to download the Betfred Poker Software and create your account.

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