The footballer turned poker ace has now won two GUKPT titles in his card-playing career.
Tony Cascarino claimed his second Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) title by winning the grand final on Sunday night (November 29th).Outlasting a field of 183 players at London's Grosvenor Victoria casino, the former footballer picked up a £168,800 payday after defeating Frenchman Antoine Arnault in heads-up play.
Cascarino said that he was delighted with the poker win, which comes after he recorded his first GUKPT victory on the Bolton leg of the tour in 2008.
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In comments reported by the GUKPT blog, the former Millwall and Chelsea striker said: "Getting respect from your peers and being acknowledged for being good at whatever you do with your life means a lot to me … I think I have proved myself now."
Arnault took home £107,100 for second place, while Philip Patrick finished third to pocket £71,400.
The final event of this year's GUKPT - the Champion of Champions tournament - is already underway at the G Casino in Luton, with the £100,000 main event starting on Saturday.
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