Former builder Anthony McConnell has only been playing tournaments for a year, although he's been "a card player all his life". His aggressive play saw him score his biggest win by far at the Fitzwilliam Card Club, Dublin.

Anthony admitted, "I had a few hands that I played the best, but I also got lucky a few times too - that's poker, you've got to be brave if you want to win anything. I have a naturally aggressive game and I'm very much looking forward to facing the big pros in the Grand Prix II."