John Falconer
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| John Falconer | |
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| Nickname(s) | Burnley John |
| Hometown | Burnley, England |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
235th, 2005 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
"Burnley" John Falconer (born c1955)[1] is an Bitish professional poker player. His poker career peaked in 2005 with an Irish Open title and a number of cash finishes.[2]
[edit] Career
In October 2004, Falconer finished runner-up to John Shipley in the European Poker Tour (EPT) first season London event, winning £117,000. He finished on the television bubble for the EPT Dublin event later the same month.
In March 2005, Falconer won the PaddyPowerPoker Irish Poker Open event, defeating Alan Betson to take home the €146,000 first prize. Later the same month, Falconer made the semi-finals of the World Heads-Up Poker Championship, losing to Simon Nowab.
Falconer also finished in the money of the 2005 World Series of Poker $10,000 no limit hold'em main event.
In October 2005, Falconer finished second to Phil "The Unabomber" Laak in his heat of the William Hill Poker Grand Prix, qualifying him for the semi-final where he finished fifth.
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $660,000.
[edit] References
- ^ 2005 William Hill Poker Grand Prix Accessed 2010
- ^ UK PokerNews interview Accessed 2010
[edit] External links
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