Uk-Poker.co.uk

James Dempsey narrowly missed out on winning his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after finishing second to Sam Farha in Event 25. The $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship event marked a notable change for Dempsey, who is arguably more at home in Texas Hold’em events. Nevertheless, Dempsey held his own against poker legend Farha and appeared to have the edge following several hours of tense heads-up action. However, once Farha resumed control as chip leader, Dempsey’s challenge fell apart.

Although Dempsey could count himself unlucky to miss out on a second bracelet at this year’s WSOP, the second-place finish in Event 25 bagged him an impressive $301,790, which happens to be his highest-ever cash finish. Dempsey, an immensely talented UK online poker player who has enjoyed numerous wins recently in live UK poker tournaments, is leading the way for fellow Brits in Las Vegas this year. In fact, Dempsey is leading the way for all WSOP players, as his second-place finish has installed him – at least for the time being – as the Player of the Series leader, on one win, one second-place and one other cash finish.

It is more than likely that Dempsey will continue his impressive run of good form in Las Vegas and there is every chance that he might win another bracelet this year. Dempsey’s first WSOP bracelet came earlier this month after he won Event 9, a $1,500 Pot Limit Hold’em tournament that earned him $197,470. Dempsey has plenty of opportunities left to ensure that he holds on to the coveted Player of the Series award as this year’s WSOP has not even reached the half way point. WSOP events are scheduled to end on the 17th July, by which time Dempsey will hope to have consolidated his position.