The PokerStars UKIPT Brighton Main Event, running at the Rendezvous Casino, has reached its conclusion.
A total of 352 entries were recorded across three starting flights, which made for a prize pool of £337,920. Of those, 54 players made it through to Day 2 to lock up the £1,640 min-cash. Six players returned to the final table for Day 3.
In the end, PokerStars Team Online Pro Benjamin Spragg conquered the field to earn £69,120 in prize money and the trophy, taking down his first ever UKIPT event.
"I’m genuinely really emotional," said Spraggy. "I didn’t think I would be because there was such a good atmosphere at the final table, it didn’t feel like a final table. Having Adam [McKola] there and other players I know, it didn’t feel that intense."
Adam McKola, who started the day at the bottom of the pack in terms of chips, made a comeback to eventually finish third in the event and obtain his first major cash in live poker. The PokerStars ambassador and football influencer takes home £30,110 for his win.
Dominik Nitsche, who is fifth on Germany’s all-time money list with over $20 million in live tournament cashes, started the day as chip leader and continued to play aggressively throughout the final table, losing and gaining chips until he eventually met with Spragg heads-up.
Spragg came into the heads-up match with a significant chip lead, but Nitsche doubled up with a straight to bring it even. Spragg then called Nitsche's river bluff to all but win the event, leaving Nitsche with just a single 5,000 chip left. He won the event the very next hand.
Nitsche earned £42,150 for second place and Spragg claimed the top prize of £69,120 for first, along with his first ever UKIPT trophy.
"It’s unbelievable. I’ve been playing UKIPT’s since 2011 and to win one…I’m lost for words," said Spraggy.
A total of 352 entries were recorded across three starting flights, which made for a prize pool of £337,920. Of those, 54 players made it through to Day 2 to lock up the £1,640 min-cash. Six players returned to the final table for Day 3.
In the end, PokerStars Team Online Pro Benjamin Spragg conquered the field to earn £69,120 in prize money and the trophy, taking down his first ever UKIPT event.
"I’m genuinely really emotional," said Spraggy. "I didn’t think I would be because there was such a good atmosphere at the final table, it didn’t feel like a final table. Having Adam [McKola] there and other players I know, it didn’t feel that intense."
Adam McKola, who started the day at the bottom of the pack in terms of chips, made a comeback to eventually finish third in the event and obtain his first major cash in live poker. The PokerStars ambassador and football influencer takes home £30,110 for his win.
Dominik Nitsche, who is fifth on Germany’s all-time money list with over $20 million in live tournament cashes, started the day as chip leader and continued to play aggressively throughout the final table, losing and gaining chips until he eventually met with Spragg heads-up.
Spragg came into the heads-up match with a significant chip lead, but Nitsche doubled up with a straight to bring it even. Spragg then called Nitsche's river bluff to all but win the event, leaving Nitsche with just a single 5,000 chip left. He won the event the very next hand.
Nitsche earned £42,150 for second place and Spragg claimed the top prize of £69,120 for first, along with his first ever UKIPT trophy.
"It’s unbelievable. I’ve been playing UKIPT’s since 2011 and to win one…I’m lost for words," said Spraggy.