Robert Douras Claims Mini Main Event Crown at PartyPoker Tour Birmingham

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A British pro poker player has secured £14,370 payday as the Main Event action heats up on Day 6 of the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The day ended with a decisive finish in the £50,000 guaranteed Mini Main Event, as British pro Robert Douras outlasted Tai Hoang in a heads-up battle that took just one hand to seal. Douras lifted the trophy and the £14,370 top prize, wrapping up an eventful day at Genting Casino Resorts World.

Sit n Go Kicks Off Festivities

The day opened at noon with an Invitational Sit n Go featuring the full PartyPoker Tour team: Sam Acheampong, Barry Carter, Asif Warris, Alexander Georgiev, Natalie Bromley, Joe Beevers, and Glenn Brown, joined by PartyPoker ambassadors Jaime and Matt Staples.

It was the first time the lineup had appeared together on felt, a highlight for fans following the event’s live stream.

Beevers, founder of The Hendon Mob, stole the spotlight, winning the exhibition and quipping, “I haven’t run this good in 20 years.”

The Mini Main Event Finale

Fourteen players returned at 3 p.m. for the Mini Main Event’s closing session, led by Matthew Negus. Within hours, the final table was set, with Douras entering as the overwhelming chip leader on 6.9 million. Thomas Busst trailed close behind on 6.1 million, while Tai Hoang sat third with 3.9 million.

By 8 p.m., after several eliminations streamed live (on a 30-minute delay), Douras was crowned champion, completing an impressive run that solidified his growing reputation on the UK poker circuit.

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Focus Turns to the £100K Main Event

Attention quickly shifted to the £500 Main Event, featuring a £100,000 guarantee. The opening flight drew 73 entries, with Timothy Slater (473,000 chips), Ryan Wyvill (466,000), and Dale Teah D Wilson (327,000) leading the field.

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International representation added flavour, Iceland’s Einar Kristjansson joined the mix, alongside Italy’s Calogero Ambrogio Morreale, fresh off his Mystery Bounty win earlier in the week.

PLO Masters Big O Adds to the Buzz

At 6 p.m., the anticipated PLO Masters Big O, created by JJ Hazan, took the spotlight. Team members Barry Carter and Sam Acheampong joined the poker tables alongside Georgina James, but it was Lewis Jordan Henderson who claimed victory, earning £1,980 and another trophy to follow his earlier R.O.S.E.T. title.

Fun Off the Tables

The evening’s Pub Quiz added a lighthearted touch. Players Jim, Hasmukh, and Lee each earned a seat in Friday’s Party Madness NLH £2K Added prize draw.
Meanwhile, Genting Casino Resorts World hosted a free Slots Tournament with top prizes of £500, £250, and £100 for lucky button-pushers.

Today at the Tour - Friday, 17 October
    •    12 p.m. Main Event £100,000 GTD – Day 1B (£500)
    •    2 p.m. PLO Masters Main Event Target Stack Satellite – 3 × £250 seats GTD (£30)
    •    4 p.m. PLO Masters Main Event £20,000 GTD – Day 1A (£250)
    •    5 p.m. Main Event Target Stack Satellite – 3 × £500 seats GTD (£60)
    •    8 p.m. Main Event £100,000 GTD – Day 1C Turbo (£500)

Day 1B of the Main Event will stream live from 2:45 p.m. (with a 30-minute delay) on PartyPoker’s official YouTube and Facebook channels.