Seat 1: Christy Morkan, Ireland – 695,000
Local legend Christy Morkan, 39, from Galway plays poker recreationally as much as he can. Although he has played live events for over 10 years, he does not play online. Christy was introduced to the game when Fintan Gavin first started up weekly local tournaments. He won his seat to the UKIPT Galway Main Event via a freeroll at Ceasers Casino. His best result to date is first place at the Boylepoker Irish Poker Tour Grand Final back in 2006 for $11,573. He will be starting as the short stack tomorrow but says confidently, “I’m not gone by a long shot!”
*Bio courtesy of FTP.