The priest becomes a poker champion on Fox
Ronald Norris |
US players are welcomeThe first Poker Stars Million Dollar Challenge was on air on Fox last Sunday. Priest John Trapp was the first contender to win $1 million. He applied all possible efforts to win and Trapp made an important step to reach the top prize. Today I am going to tell you about this new Fox show. Definitely it is very likely that Poker Stars Million Dollar Challenge will help in the development of Texas Holdem poker and this show has a possibility to become extremely popular.
When you switch on your TV and see Poker Stars Million Dollar Challenge first of all you notice staggering design of the show. Colorful stage, flashing lights and irreproachable sound prove high skills of the Poker Stars Million Dollar Challenge team. When I watched the show I didn’t even notice many small defects you cannot get rid off making a debut with a show. Show producers did a great job and took care of every small detail. They entertained the audience all the time and it was just a great fun for everybody, including the Texas Holdem players and spectators.
I’d like to underline the input of Chris Rose. This guy is a truly-born showman. Unlike other hosts he was commenting the show all the time and was analyzing actions of the players. Sometimes commenting and analyzing can be destructing. Most commentators are not experienced players therefore they do not understand much. Lack of professionalism just ruins impressions of a show. But it is not about Chris Rose. This guy handled his job perfectly.
But the main star of the show was Daniel Negranu. Negranu carried responsibilities of mentor of John Trapp. Smiling all the time Negranu radiated happiness and was really helpful. Poker pro gave many important advices to Trapp and never stopped to joke.
The first obstacle of Trapp on the way to a $1 million was fourfold NBA champion John Sally. The priest didn’t have the best moments of his life and once he even took prayer beads. Probably Trapp requested spiritual help. But John Sally did the same and took his beads (he is a Baptist). Fortunately the luck played on the side of John Trapp and the priest overcame resistance of Sally in Texas Holdem game.
Trap’s opponent in the second round was Vanessa Russo. The priest already won a trip to Bahamas and was fully resolved to continue his winning streak. This round was even tougher than the first one. According to the rules, Negranu were not allowed to help Trapp anymore and the priest had to use his own knowledge and skills. The fortune did not betray Trap and he won again. This time his prize was $ 100 000.
Trapp could just stop and take his money home after the second round. But encouraged John decided to call out Negranu! Trapp promised to build a new church if he wins $1 million. Spectators gave him standing ovation and one couple even asked the priest to be a godfather to their future kid. Supported by fans Trap somehow outclassed Negranu. Nobody knows if Negranu gave away win in Texas Holdem to Trap or priest was just so lucky. In the decisive hand Trapp collected pair of eights. Negranu was expecting to get straight but finally held no combinations in his hands at all. Anyway the priest became a poker champion on Fox. He will battle against other non-pro winners of Poker Stars Million Challenge. And who knows, maybe the gambling priest who looks so ridiculous at poker table will be this lucky guy and the winner of Poker Stars Million Challenge.
It makes no difference who will win, it is much more important that the new show became successful and no doubts Poker Stars Million Challenge will boost Texas Holdem!
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