Andrew Hulme, known as “Stato_1” in the online poker world, has claimed the prestigious 2025 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event title, securing a massive £219,720 pay out. The tournament, held in Coventry, surpassed its £1 million guarantee, drawing 951 entries and generating a prize pool of £1,219,660. This victory marks another significant achievement for Hulme on home soil.
Hulme’s Triumph and Career Highlights
Andrew Hulme’s win at the 2025 Grosvenor UK Open adds a substantial £219,720 to his already impressive poker career earnings. This victory follows his second-place finish at the 2024 European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event, where he earned €1,165,614. Hulme also previously won the 2018 GUKPT London Main Event, taking home £112,400, making this his second six-figure prize in a Grosvenor-run British event.
Tournament Details and Prize Pool
The 2025 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event featured a £1,500 buy-in and a £1 million guarantee. The event attracted 951 players, including 240 re-entries, pushing the total prize pool to £1,219,660. The top 121 finishers shared in this guarantee-busting prize pool.
Key Takeaways
- Andrew Hulme secured his second major Grosvenor title, winning the 2025 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event.
- The tournament exceeded its £1 million guarantee, generating a £1,219,660 prize pool.
- Hulme’s victory adds to his extensive live and online poker accomplishments.
Final Table Pay outs
The final table saw intense competition, with several players achieving career-high scores. 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 |
Notable Eliminations
- Iason Filippidis was the first to exit the final table, finishing ninth for £16,350.
- Wantao Tang secured a career-high £22,440 in eighth place.
- Tuan Van Le finished seventh, taking home £31,340.
- James Clarke was eliminated in sixth place by Hulme, earning £43,910.
- Martin Donoghue secured £61,230 for his fifth-place finish.
- Antoine Labat, a recent GUKPT Manchester winner, finished fourth for £84,890.
- Dale Wilson made an impressive comeback from a short stack to finish third, earning £116,840.
- Raymond Power finished as the runner-up, collecting £160,390.
Other Event Winners at the 2025 Grosvenor UK Open
Beyond the Main Event, several other players achieved significant victories:
- Rhys Keen won the £2,000 High Roller for £72,000.
- Phil Tate triumphed in the £340 Mini Main event, earning £45,000.
- Andrew Hawksby took down the £550 GUKPT Cup for £27,690.
Upcoming GUKPT Events
Poker enthusiasts can look forward to the next major Grosvenor event, the GUKPT Luton, scheduled from April 24 to May 2025. This leg of the GUKPT will feature a £1,250 buy-in Main Event with a £250,000 guarantee.
Sources
- Andrew Hulme Wins 2025 UK Open for £219,720, PokerNews.