Ian "The Raiser" Frazer is an

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professional

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player and commentator, chiefly noted for his strong record in shootout

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s. He is based in

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. Frazer's shootout successes include wins in: * the 888.com Pacific Poker Open ($500,000) * the PartyPoker.com European Open ($125,000) * Goalpoker.com Champions League of Poker ($175,750) He also reached the final table of the FullTilt.net Poker Global Poker Challenge, PartyPoker.com Premier League Poker, PartyPoker.com World Open III and PartyPoker.com European Open IV. He also reached the semi-final of the 888.com UK Open IV. He reached the final table of the 2008

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, but was eliminated after calling Andy Black's all-in, his A 10 losing out to Black's AK. He described it as a 'poxy call' but said he made it as he thought Black looked very nervous. Frazer has also competed in the PartyPoker.com Football & Poker Legends Cup, the

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, PartyPoker.com Poker Den and cashed in the first

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main event. As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2.100,000. He also regularly commentates on televised poker events.

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Hendon Mob tournament results
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Frazer, Ian Poker players from London Living people Sportspeople from Croydon Poker commentators Year of birth missing (living people)