Andrew Hulme, known as “Stato_1” in the online poker world, has claimed the prestigious 2025 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event title in Coventry, securing a massive £219,720. This victory adds another significant live title to his impressive poker resume, which includes millions in online cashes and over $3.7 million in live earnings.
- Andrew Hulme won the 2025 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event, taking home £219,720.
- The tournament exceeded its £1 million guarantee, generating a £1,219,660 prize pool from 951 entries.
- Grosvenor Casinos has announced a 14-stop schedule for the 2025 GUKPT, starting and ending in Coventry.
- Grosvenor Casinos is also sending 20 players to Las Vegas with £5,000 packages through a special promotion.
Hulme’s Dominant Performance
The 2025 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event, held in Coventry, featured a £1,500 buy-in and a £1 million guarantee. The event attracted 951 entries, including 240 re-entries, pushing the total prize pool to an impressive £1,219,660. Hulme’s victory marks his second six-figure prize in a Grosvenor-run British event, following his 2018 GUKPT London Main Event win for £112,400.
The final table saw intense competition, with Hulme ultimately defeating Raymond Power in a heads-up battle. Power secured £160,390 for his second-place finish. Dale Wilson, who started the final table with a mere three big blinds, made a remarkable comeback to finish third, earning £116,840.
Here are the final table results:
| Rank | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Hulme | £219,720 |
| 2 | Raymond Power | £160,390 |
| 3 | Dale Wilson | £116,840 |
| 4 | Antoine Labat | £84,890 |
| 5 | Martin Donoghue | £61,230 |
| 6 | James Clarke | £43,910 |
| 7 | Tuan Van Le | £31,340 |
| 8 | Wantao Tang | £22,440 |
| 9 | Iason Filippidis | £16,350 |
Other Notable Winners at the 2025 Grosvenor UK Open
Beyond the Main Event, several other players achieved significant wins across various tournaments:
| Event | Entrants | Prize Pool | Champion | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,500 Main Event | 751 | £1,219,660 | Andrew Hulme | £219,720 |
| £2,000 High Roller | 150 | £263,650 | Rhys Keen | £72,000 |
| £340 Mini Main | 912 | £259,920 | Phil Tate | £45,000 |
| £550 GUKPT Cup | 305 | £144,870 | Andrew Hawksby | £27,690 |
| £440 Mystery Bounty | 501 | £190,380 | Dale Wilson | £16,820* |
| £250 PLO | 170 | £35,530 | Stefan Voudori | £8,090 |
| £250 6-Max Championship | 72 | £22,000 | John Gilchrist | £7,500 |
| £250 Heads-Up Championship | 32 | £14,080 | Constantin Erhan | £7,000 |
| £250 Turbo Closer | 53 | £11,325 | Mario Trattou | £3,790 |
| £115 Ladies Championship | 95 | £9,020 | Jacqueline Sherwood | £2,180 |
| £150 Seniors | 64 | £8,070 | David McLurgh | £1,730 |
Grosvenor Casinos Unveils 2025 GUKPT Schedule
Grosvenor Casinos has announced an extensive 14-stop schedule for the 2025 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT), marking its 19th season. The tour will commence and conclude in Coventry, with stops across the UK, including Manchester, Luton, Leeds, London (The Vic), Edinburgh, and Blackpool.
Key dates for the 2025 GUKPT include:
- January 9-19: GUKPT Coventry
- January 30-February 9: GUKPT Manchester BNR
- February 20-March 2: UK Open Coventry
- April 24-May 4: GUKPT Luton
- July 10-20: GUKPT London: The Vic
- November 20-30: Grand Final London: The Vic
Las Vegas Packages Up For Grabs
Grosvenor Casinos is also offering an exciting promotion, sending 20 players to Las Vegas with £5,000 packages. This initiative, running for three months from March 10, targets players at the Grosvenor Casino on Bury New Road in Manchester and Birmingham Hill Street. Participants can earn prize draw tickets by playing tournaments or cash games, with each package including a $1,000 WSOP Mini Main Event buy-in, flights, seven nights’ accommodation at The Paris Hotel & Casino, and £1,000 in spending money.
Sources
- Andrew Hulme Wins 2025 UK Open for £219,720, PokerNews.
- Check out the 2025 GUKPT Schedule, PokerNews.
- Grosvenor Casinos Unveils 2024 GUKPT and 25/50 Schedule, PokerNews.
- Grosvenor Casinos is Sending 20 Players to Las Vegas With £5,000 Packages, PokerNews.
- Grosvenor Poker Review | Bonus & Download, PokerNews.