GUKPT Main Event Record Shattered: Ravi Sheth Emerges Victorious, Pocketing a £192,700 Reward
In the recent UK poker tournaments, several players have made history with their impressive victories. The GUKPT London Main Event saw Wantao Tang emerge as the champion, defeating 429 players and securing a prize of £83,400 after a thrilling heads-up battle against Bobby Nur [1][3].
At the GOLIATH poker festival in Coventry, the spotlight was on Ravi Sheth, who made a remarkable comeback to win the largest-ever GUKPT Main Event. This victory marked his second GUKPT title, with his first being in Blackpool last November [2][4][5].
The GOLIATH £3,000 Super High Roller event was won by Rick Trigg, who topped a 30-player field to claim £38,000. Trigg's heads-up opponent was Xiaoyun Li [2]. In another significant win, Yuzhou Yin took the title in the GOLIATH £1,500 High Roller, earning a career-best £75,170. Notable players such as Katie Swift and Simon Willson were also part of the final table [2].
Yin's victory in the GOLIATH £1,500 High Roller marked the biggest win of his career, surpassing his previous largest cash of €28,444 from a WSOP Circuit event in Cannes. Trigg's win in the Super High Roller was also noteworthy, as it was his first major title in the UK [1].
The GUKPT Main Event saw some exciting finishes as well. Josh Curry finished in third place, earning £102,420, while Simon Willson finished as runner-up, taking home £140,580 [1]. The champion of the Main Event, Ravi Sheth, secured a career-best £192,700 for his win [1].
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In the GOLIATH poker festival, Ravi Sheth showcased his skills in casino-games, particularly poker, emerging as the champion of the GUKPT Main Event, securing a career-best £192,700 and marking his second GUKPT title. Meanwhile, at the casino-and-gambling venue, Rick Trigg won the GOLIATH £3,000 Super High Roller event, claiming his first major title in the UK with a prize of £38,000.
