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In his first few months as the newly appointed ambassador, Channing scored his highest ever finish on Sky Poker, coming second in the UK Online Poker Series (UKOPS) Main Event Bounty Hunter for just over £6000. He will continue to support Sky Poker also, at the bi-annual UK Poker
Championships which are held at Nottingham based casino, Dusk Till Dawn.
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Channing became the official ambassador for Sky Poker. Appearing on Sky Poker TV to give live hand analysis, as well as writing blogs and strategy articles for the UK poker site. Neil also frequents the Sky Poker cash games, both live and on the virtual felt under the alias 'NCHANNING.'
221:(32) and Surinder Sunar (31). In 2008, he cashed nine times. Channing's had two close calls at a bracelet: once in 2010 when he finished second in the $ 5,000 No Limit Hold'em Shootout for $ 273,153, and another in 2012 where he finished 2nd in a $ 1,500 No Limit Holdem for $ 406,409.
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Channing is a regular columnist for Bluff Europe
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Channing has also enjoyed success on home soil, in particular in the GUKPT. In March 2010, he finished second in GUKPT London for £84,700 before finally capturing his first UK title in the
239:. Neil also wrote a regular blog on the site and is an active participant in its promotion. On 28 February 2014, Black Belt Poker closed its doors for business and ceased trading.
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