Multiplier Challenge x2 Proves Both Frustrating and Rewarding at Boylepoker.com

DUBLIN, Ireland, February 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- Peter Murphy's Attempt to Turn $1,000 Into $40,000 at Boylepoker.com Fell at the Final Hurdle but his $30,000 Bankroll Boost Brings its own Reward

In October 2009 http://www.boylepoker.com online poker player Peter Murphy began the Multiplier Challenge x2. His goal was to turn $1,000 into $40,000 in 11 weeks playing poker at the site.

The first Multiplier Challenge in early 2009 saw him successfully turn $100 into $10,000, but the second saw him fall agonisingly short of his target.

"With a week to go I had over $35,000 and was well on target," said a philosophical Murphy, "and then a few things went wrong in the last week. Firstly, I went on a $6,000 downswing in two days and this really set me back. After clawing a few thousand back the next day, I then ended up in bed for a few days and was unable to play."

Murphy is not downhearted though, "Overall I am pretty happy with what I achieved, although if I had run a little better in the last week, I could have easily made it. Even playing a decent amount in the first month or so would have helped as well."

"I am a little disappointed, but I did finish with $30,000 in the account and considering the amount of time I played, I would say it was a decent hourly rate at the tables. So it has to go down as a success for me."

Head of poker at Boylepoker.com, Paul Spillane, said, "We're delighted with Peter's efforts to try and hit his $40,000 target. He came so close, but the $30,000 he made in the process will surely ease the pain."

Peter Murphy's blog can be read at http://www.boylepokerblog.com. The site also hosts a wealth of contributions from other writers as well as interviews with some of the biggest names in the game.

About Boylepoker.com

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SOURCE Boylepoker.com