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Robin Gue Crowned 888poker UKPL Reading Main Event Champion

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:35:10 +0000

The penultimate stop of the 2024 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) saw the fledgling tour head to the Grosvenor G Casino in Reading from September 24, and everything was wrapped up six days later. The final champion of the seven-event festival was that of the £560 UKPL Reading Main Event. Robin Gue is that man.

The 888poker UKPL Reading Main Event drew in 327 entrants, meaning the top 51 finishers bagged a cash prize. Callum Gordon was one of the first in-the-money casualties, while the likes of Michael Rosaman, Robert Douras, Matthew Davenport, and 888poker’sNick Eastwood all seeing a return on their investment.

Brazils mauricioj100 Stages Impressive Comeback to Become an XL Autumn Champion

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:35:11 +0000

The XL Autumn Series has exploded into action at 888poker, with six of 29 scheduled events crowning their worthy champions. Anyone who comes out on top in a large-field multi-table tournament deserves plaudits, especially so when they come back from being the third-shortest stack at the final table to win.

The Opening Event Sale Mystery Bounty only cost $55 to enter yet guaranteed $100,000 in its prize pool. A total of 1,822 entries were processed, and that field was cut to the final table of eight on Day 1. Before the final table was reached, Lithuania’s “skacas” opened a golden mystery bounty envelope containing a cool $10,000. They ultimately fell in 25th place, yet still took home more prize money than any other player.

888poker LIVE and UKPL Double Header: Your Complete Coventry Festival Schedule

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:35:10 +0000

Another exciting year from 888poker is almost in the books, but the season finale promises to end on a high note, featuring an action-packed double-header in Coventry, England.

From October 10-20, the CBS Arena will host the Coventry leg of the UK Poker League, followed by the 888poker LIVE Coventry series, headlined by a $500,000 guaranteed Main Event.

With buy-ins ranging from the £110 Mini Shot to the £2,000 High Roller, the schedule offers something for players of all skill levels and bankrolls, providing plenty of chances to chase poker glory.

Stars Turn Out for GUKPT Luton Main Event as Sheth Triumphs in the High Roller

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:35:10 +0000

Luton may not be the United Kingdom’s most glamorous location, but it is a proverbial poker hotbed. The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) has been at the G Casino in Luton since September 12, with the £1,250 buy-in Main Event kicking off yesterday, September 19.

Day 1a of the GUKPT Luton Main Event attracted 82 players, who were reduced to only 17 by the time the curtain came down on proceedings. A whole host of stars were among the starters, and plenty punched their Day 2 tickets at the first time of asking.

Double Delight for IOwnU888 As They Hit the Jackpot at 888poker

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:35:12 +0000

The 888poker player known as “IOwnU888” warmed up for the XL Autumn Series in style on the evening of September 16 with an impressive double-whammy. The online tournament specialist not only chopped the $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event but also pulled out over $12,000 worth of mystery bounties along the way, including the jackpot of $10,000.

Their total haul of $19,103 is one of the largest prizes awarded in this event in recent times and arms them with plenty of ammunition for the XL Autumn Series.

888poker Announces Huge XL Autumn Series With $500000 Guaranteed Main Event

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:35:11 +0000

The weather in many parts of the world is cooling down but the heat at the 888poker tables is increasing and will reach boiling point between September 22 and October 1 when the XL Autumn Series springs into action.

Featuring 29 No-Limit Hold’em events with combined guaranteed prize pools worth over $1 million, the 888poker XL Autumn Series must not be missed. Buy-ins range from $8.80 to $525, with most events pitched at the more affordable end of the scale.

Penultimate Stop of the 888poker UKPL Sees the Tour Head to Reading

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:35:12 +0000

It seems only two minutes ago since PokerNews announced 888poker LIVE was launching the UK Poker League (UKPL), yet here we are writing about the fledgling tour’s penultimate stop of 2024.

Reading, the British town that gave the world authors like Jane Austen and Michael Bond, and comedian Ricky Gervais, will host the 888poker LIVE UKPL at the Grosvenor G Casino on Rose Kiln Lane from September 23-29. Hundreds of poker players will be hoping to do some writing of their own, their name into 888poker LIVE’s history books, that is, by the time the seven-day festival concludes.

From Third-Shortest Stack to Champion: Entaotoma Wins the 888poker Mystery Bounty

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:00:13 +0000

Brazil’s “Entaotoma” sat down at the 888poker $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event sixth from eight in chips. Armed with 25 big blinds, they weren’t particularly short, but its challenging to think they seriously fancied their chances of walking away with a victory, especially as the top two stacks held 138 big blinds between them.

However, tournament poker is a funny old game, and two hours after the first cards were pitched, “Entaotoma” emerged victoriously from the final table with a $8,154 payout and the title of champion.

Flush on the River Brings Curtain Down on the 888poker UKPL Leeds Main Event

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:35:12 +0000

The Grosvenor Casino Westgate in Leeds was awash with poker players from far and wide from August 27 through to September 1 because the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) was in town. Seven events took place, including the £560 buy-in Main Event, which drew in 289 entrants and saw £137,270 distributed.

The top 46 finishers in the Main Event saw a return on their investment. Such luminaries as Callum Gordon, Robert Boon, serial crusher Matthew Davenport, Michael Howard, and Thomas Clack reached the money places but fell short of a final table appearance.

888poker Live Manchester Main Event Triumph is Just the Beginning for Stephen Barnes

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:00:14 +0000

The machines of Manchester once powered the British Industrial Revolution, its factories and smoke stacks serving as the image of a history-changing era. Stephen Barnes worked like a tremendous machine today, moving with quick efficiency to dominate the final table of the £1,100 888poker Live Manchester Main Event.

Barnes seized an overwhelming chip lead with a massive pot when there were still five players left and never relinquished it, emerging as the champion over the 279-player field to take home the trophy and £58,000 first prize. The money is nice for a player who had less than $40,000 in live career earnings, but for the ultra-competitive Barnes, the title was all he was thinking about.

WATCH: Dream Ends for Most of Team 888poker on Day 2 of the WSOP Main Event

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:35:13 +0000

Episode 4 of 888poker’s exciting docuseries sees the Team 888poker members return to the Horseshoe and Pris Las Vegas for Day 2 of the $10,000 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Five team members sat down at their respective tables, but only three of them progressed to Day 3.

All but YouTube sensation Jack “JaackMaate” Dean entered the mix with decent stacks; Dean had exactly 30,000 chips, or half of the starting stack. On the way to his table, Dean explained how he loved having the 888poker camera crew following him around because it gave his opponents the impression that he was a better player than actually is.

888Ride: Theres Been A Lot of Misery & Pain for Five-Time Bracelet Winner Benny Glaser

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:35:10 +0000

Few players in the world can match the incredible list of poker achievements that Benny Glaser has amassed. At just 35 years old, the British poker phenom has already claimed five World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets and an astonishing 26 Championship of Online Poker titles, including 11 Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) and 15 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) victories. Glaser’s dominance in both live and online poker has solidified his reputation as one of the game’s elite, making him a perfect guest for 888poker’s popular web series and podcast, 888Ride.

Do You Know 888pokers Top 5 Tips for Moving Up in Stakes?

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:35:27 +0000

Fresh off a career-best score in Las Vegas over the summer, 888poker ambassador Lucia Navarro is back in the poker strategy streets, sharing her knowledge and wisdom.

In the latest strategy video from the platform, Navarro shares some practical tips you can use to determine where you’re at and if you are ready to begin playing at a higher level.

Assess Your Current Situation

Before you can move up in stakes, you should assess the stakes you currently play at. While microstakes often involve players learning the game, at low stakes tables, you’ll find a mix of recreational and professional players.

888pokers UK Poker League Gears Up for Leeds Stop with Action-Packed Schedule

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:35:11 +0000

Leeds, the city renowned for its rich industrial heritage, world-class universities, and vibrant cultural scene, is about to add another chapter to its storied history.

Known as the birthplace of bands like The Who and Kaiser Chiefs, and home to football pride Leeds United, this vibrant city is now set to host the latest leg of the inaugural 888poker LIVE UK Poker League (UKPL).

The UKPL Leeds series is scheduled to kick off on Monday, August 26, and wraps up on Sunday, September 1. The week-long event at Grosvenor Casino Westgate promises a mix of exciting tournaments catering to both seasoned pros and aspiring amateurs.

WATCH: How the 888poker Team Spent Their WSOP Main Event Day Off

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:35:11 +0000

In Episode 3 of 888poker’s thrilling docuseries, the team takes a well-deserved break after all five members successfully bagged chips on Day 1 of the World Series of Poker Main Event. But their day off is anything but ordinary.

Join the 888poker pros as they dive into a whirlwind of excitement—attending soccer games, hunting for iconic Stu Ungar shades, and even bumping into past Main Event champions at the gym. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes excitement and experience the 888poker team’s off-the-felt adventures.

Luiz1958 Dominates the 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event Final Table

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:35:13 +0000

Another edition of 888poker’s flagship online poker tournament has crowned its champion, with “Luiz1958” coming out on top in the latest Mystery Bounty Main Event on the platform. The Brazilian put on a final table clinic as they stormed their way to the title.

The victor banked a final payday of $9,714 after claiming the $7,277 winner’s payout, which was topped up by $2,437 in bounties. Luiz1958 overcame “TOMA188288” in heads-up play, where the duo agreed on a deal which left a little money to play for along with the bragging rights.

Dive into 888pokers Massive Summer Sale Week with 50% Off Buy-ins

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:35:16 +0000

Are you ready for a summer treat like no other?

888poker is heating things up with their Summer Sale Week, running from August 12-19.

This limited-time promotion offers players the chance to enter some of 888poker’s most popular tournaments for half the usual buy-in—without any reduction in the guaranteed prize pools.

Unbeatable 50% Discounts on Major Tournaments

The platform has slashed the buy-ins on several of their major tournaments, making it even more accessible to chase those big wins. Here are three of the most exciting discounts you won’t want to miss:

Jungleman Looks For Parabolic Positive Change on 888Ride

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:35:10 +0000

David Tuchman got to take Daniel “Jungleman” Cates for a ride recently as part of his Youtube interview series 888Ride.

Cates is one of tournament poker’s top all-time money winners, a super high roller event regular, and a legend from the heyday of online poker. During their short drive together, Tuchman grilled Jungleman on some of his biggest wins, what he gets up to when he isn’t playing poker, and how he hopes to change the poker community for the better.

Ambassador Ian Simpson Pulls $10K Jackpot in 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:35:13 +0000

888poker is the virtual home of Mystery Bounty poker tournaments, with their $100,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event being the flagship tournament of their weekly offering.

The format continues to prove popular as, once again, the six-figure guarantee was surpassed thanks to the 1,072 entries that created the $107,200 prize pool.

One of the highlights each week is finding out which lucky player scored the $10,000 jackpot bounty, and the latest winner of the top mystery prize was none other than 888poker ambassador Ian Simpson.

WATCH: The 888poker Team Take on the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:35:11 +0000

The latest instalment of the 888poker World Series of Poker docuseries was released over the weekend, and the 888poker team gear up to take on the WSOP Main Event.

Eastwood Gets a Piece of Barone

The episode kicks off with StreamTeam members Aaron Barone and Nick Eastwood flipping cards for swap percentages on their buy-ins. Should Eastwood turn over the highest card, the duo must swap 2% of each other. If it’s the middle card, they’ll exchange 1% and should the lowest card be flipped over, then the camera crew get a piece of Eastwood and Barone instead.

Manchester Prepares for the 888poker LIVE Tour From August 14

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:35:12 +0000

Ongoing renovations to the famous Grosvenor Victoria Casino in London forced 888poker LIVE to switch to a new venue for the latest stop of the popular tour, with London’s loss being Manchester’s gain. The Grosvenor Casino Bury New Road is putting final preparations for 888poker LIVE Manchester, a 12-day festival running between August 14-25.

Although 888poker has visited Manchester before, taking its new UK Poker League (UKPL) to the same venue, this marks the first time the 888poker LIVE proper stops in Manchester. The air in the city that brought us Oasis, The Stone Roses, and The Smiths will be filled with the sounds of riffling chips, moans about bad beats, and cheers of joy as they emerge victorious from the various events on the busy 888poker LIVE Manchester schedule.

WATCH: The 888poker Team Headed to Las Vegas With a Dream

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:35:12 +0000

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) may be done and dusted but that doesn’t mean the Las Vegas poker action has to stop. That’s because 888poker sent a team of pros and ambassadors to “Sin City” to play in the $10,000 Main Event, and a camera crew to follow their progress in poker’s most prestigious event.

The 888poker docuseries is divided into five parts, with new episodes published on YouTube every Saturday for the next few weeks. Part 1 recently landed on the internet superhighway, and this is what happened.

888poker Ambassador Aaron Barone Shares 5 Tips to CRUSH Sit & Gos

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:35:30 +0000

Have you ever wondered how some players consistently win at Sit and Go’s? In the latest Made to Learn video from 888poker, Stream Team member Aaron Barone shares five top tips for crushing this poker format.

Tight is Right

Your goal with Sit and Go’s is to finish in the top third of the field. In 9-max, that’s the top three, and in 6-max, that’s the top two.

Achieving this goal means playing a tight preflop strategy and avoiding unnecessary confrontation, which will give you a better chance of finishing in the top third of the players.

I Definitely Dont Love Poker: Tom Dwan Reveals New Focus On 888Ride

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:35:11 +0000

Few players are more associated with the first online poker boom than Tom “Durrrr” Dwan. Through his domination of the online heads up scene and his iconic appearances on the original High Stakes Poker, Dwan became one of the most successful players at the poker table and one of the most recognizable away from it.

Last week, Dwan joined David Tuchman in 888poker’s Chevy Tahoe for another episode of the 888Ride interview series on Youtube.

POTCHECKER99 Wins the 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event and $10K Jackpot Bounty

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:13 +0000

The $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event final table has a different dynamic this week thanks to the $10,000 jackpot bounty still being in play with only eight players remaining. The $10,000 bounty is usually won before the eight-handed final table is set, but not this time.

Some 975 players flocked to 888poker for this week’s event, leaving a slight overlay on the $100,000 guarantee. Two players bagged $3,000 bounties before crashing out: “4KLOVER4ME” and “BYLIA,” who fell in 130th and 108th yet still won more money than some of the finalists!

Pay Attention to These Poker Tells When Playing at the 888poker LIVE Tour

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:10:50 +0000

888poker is back once again with more tips and tricks to help you elevate your poker game from meh to amazing.

This time around, the ambassador Vivian Saliba is dishing out some useful advice on how to spot poker tells when playing live poker at events such as the 888poker LIVE tour.

If you’re struggling to decipher some of your opponents’ lines, listen to Saliba, and you’ll be better positioned to take their chips the next time you’re at the tables.