The Grosvenor UK Poker Open (UK Open) is set to make a grand return in 2025, promising an exhilarating poker festival highlighted by a £1 million guaranteed Main Event. This highly anticipated tournament series will once again draw top poker talent to the Grosvenor G Casino in Coventry, building on the success of previous years.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Grosvenor UK Poker Open features a £1,500 buy-in Main Event with a massive £1 million guaranteed prize pool.
- The festival runs from February 16 to March 2, 2025, at the Grosvenor G Casino in Coventry.
- Andrew Hulme won the 2025 Main Event, securing £219,720 from a £1,219,660 prize pool.
- The 2023 Main Event saw Trung “Man” Moc win a record-breaking £325,190 after a three-way deal.
- Nicholas Marchington, a 2019 WSOP Main Event finalist, claimed the 2024 Main Event title for £146,560.
The Return of the UK Poker Open
Excitement is building for the 2025 Grosvenor UK Poker Open, scheduled from February 16 to March 2 at the Grosvenor G Casino in Coventry. The centerpiece of the festival is the £1,500 buy-in Main Event, which boasts an impressive £1 million guaranteed prize pool. This guarantee underscores Grosvenor’s commitment to delivering high-stakes, high-reward poker action.
2025 Main Event Champion: Andrew Hulme
The 2025 Main Event attracted 951 entries, generating a prize pool of £1,219,660, well exceeding the £1 million guarantee. Andrew “Stato_1” Hulme emerged victorious, adding £219,720 to his extensive poker resume. Hulme, known for his online and live successes, including a second-place finish at the 2024 EPT Barcelona Main Event, secured his second six-figure win in a Grosvenor-run event.
2025 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event 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 |
A Look Back at Previous Champions
The UK Open has a rich history of producing notable champions and significant payouts.
2023 Grosvenor UK Open:
In 2023, Trung “Man” Moc made headlines by winning the Main Event, securing a record-breaking £325,190 from a £1,407,400 prize pool. This was the largest single haul in Grosvenor poker history, with Moc’s brother, Andy, also holding a previous record for the tour’s biggest prize.
2024 Grosvenor UK Open:
Nicholas Marchington, a finalist from the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event, triumphed in the 2024 Main Event. He earned £146,560 after a three-way deal, from a prize pool of £803,520 generated by 620 entrants.
Tournament Schedule and Highlights
The 2025 festival kicks off with satellite events, offering players opportunities to win seats into the Main Event, Mystery Bounty, and Mini UK Open tournaments. The Main Event features five starting flights, including turbo structures, ensuring ample chances for players to build a stack. Beyond the Main Event, the schedule includes popular side events such as the £440 NLHE Mystery Bounty, £340 NLHE Mini UK Open, £2,000 NLHE High Roller, and the £115 NLHE Ladies UK Championship. The series concludes with an online closer event on Grosvenor Poker.
Sources
- Grosvenor UK Poker Open Returns for 2025 With a £1M Guaranteed Main Event, PokerNews.
- Andrew Hulme Wins 2025 UK Open for £219,720, PokerNews.
- WSOP Main Event Finalist Nick Marchington Wins the Grosvenor UK Open Main Event, PokerNews.
- Are Your Ready For the £1M Gtd 2023 Grosvenor UK Poker Open?, PokerNews.
- Who Will Be Crowned the 2024 UK Poker Open Main Event Champion?, PokerNews.
