Katie Swifts Journey to Second Place at GUKPT Luton Inspires Women in Poker

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:35:18 +0000

This week, Grosvenor Poker Pro Katie Swift came within touching distance of history. She narrowly missed out on becoming the first female winner of a Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) title when she finished second in the GUKPT Luton Main Event.

Now reflecting on her deep run, Swift said she’s on cloud nine and has been inundated with messages of support after her deep run.

“I can’t stop smiling!” Swift told PokerNews. Initially, I was disappointed not to close it out, get the win, and take the title, but I played my absolute heart out and battled hard! I’m delighted and very proud of my performance.

Seb Crane Prevents History Being Made in the GUKPT Luton Main Event

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:35:10 +0000

The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) first ran in January 2007; Praz Bansi emerged victoriously in the GUKPT Bolton Main Event. In the 17 years since every GUKPT Main Event champion has been male, but that almost changed this weekend in Luton. However, almost is the operative word.

The £1,250 buy-in GUKPT Luton Main Event saw 284 entrants create a £299,910 prize pool that the top 33 finishers shared. Katie Swift, a member of Team Grosvenor, was one of those entrants. Swift navigated her way into the top 33, then to the final table before finding herself heads-up against Seb Crane.

Katie Swift on Poker Game Free

Katie Swifts Journey to Second Place at GUKPT Luton Inspires Women in Poker

Seb Crane Prevents History Being Made in the GUKPT Luton Main Event