The £230 PLO Freezeout will begin shortly. The Festival Series founder Martin "Franke" von Zweigbergk is among the players planning to join in the action which reminds us of one of the most epic stories this author personally had covering an event.
About five years ago, Franke entered a PLO event. It was a lethal combination of Franke playing well and connecting with his hands.
With three players left, Franke opts to leave the table. He had about 85% of the chips in play. Let's just say this isn't a recommended activity but this doesn't stop here.
Franke decides he wants to have a beer with this reporter before getting back into the action. OK, you might be thinking, this isn't that bad but there is still more.
"I think I will enter the Main Event," Franke told me at this time. "Seems like the smart thing to do and I can go back and forth."
"Why not finish off playing the PLO event?" I asked.
Without giving an answer Franke was already at the cashier to buy a Main Event ticket. He entered and played for probably about 20 minutes before he lost his stack.
Franke went back to get another beer for both of us but I reminded him that he was still in the PLO event.
Very soon after, Franke went back to his PLO table and still had more than 60% of the chips in play. He offered a deal and both players declined. One hand later, Franke took out one player.
Franke offered a deal straight after to the remaining player. It was instantly declined and Franke took out that player in one hand as well to win the title.
Celebrations were in order. Franke ordered a round of beer for everyone that was within shouting distance and generously left a hefty tip for the staff.
While I don't remember all stories from all events, this one I will remember for life. Best of luck to Franke and all of the players in the PLO Freezeout.
