The 2024 UKPL Edinburgh Main Event at the Scottish capital city’s Grosvenor poker room has concluded after witnessing more than 1,000 poker players from around the world converging on one of the nation’s hidden jewels of a tournament tour stop.
The festival marked the second tour stop of the year for the UK Poker League, and included tournament buy-ins ranging from £90 all the way up to £1,100. Sponsored by 888poker, the UKPL has quickly become a much-talked-about and exciting live poker leagues, with a handful more of destinations to come this year.
Following is a recap of the UKPL Edinburgh tournaments that were played over the series’ five days of action, from February 13-18, 2024.
2024 UKPL Edinburgh Tournament Results
Live poker action from the Grosvenor poker room in Edinburgh began on February 13 with a satellite qualifier event into the £250 buy-in Opening Voyage No Limit Texas Hold’em tournament.
Today at the UKPL in Edinburgh
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— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 13, 2024
Players who had already entered the event directly started competing at 3:00pm local time in the Day 1A flight.
There were eight satellite winners into the Opening Voyage tournament on Monday, all of whom were awarded an entry into the event.
Well played to the 8 players who won themselves seats into the UKPL Edinburgh Opening Voyage & Main Event last night, at the Maybury Casino in Edinburgh.
We look forward to seeing you again this week. pic.twitter.com/S7KtxcBS6g
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 13, 2024
Jacques Nadler became the first formal 2024 UKPL Edinburgh tournament winner by capturing first place in the £4/£5/£6 Pot Limit Omaha tournament, winning £1,400 in a four-way final table deal. The other top four finishers each pocketed £1,390 as part of the negotiated chop.
Congratulations to Jacques Nadler who won last night's UKPL Edinburgh PLO 4/5/6 tournament.
He took home £1,400 after a four-way deal.
Well played! pic.twitter.com/4yIktvjw2W
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 14, 2024
While a flurry of poker tournament activity continued, Barrie Greenan of Scotland secured the top spot in the Opening Voyage event. With the win, Greenan collected a five-figure payout of £11,117 after negotiating a heads-up deal.
Congratulations to Barrie Greenan who has just won the UKPL Edinburgh Opening Voyage.
Barrie beat the 277 entry field to win £11,117 after a deal heads up. @888poker pic.twitter.com/CiwMpxipOn
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 15, 2024
Billy Henderson outlasted over 50 opponents in the £1,100 buy-in High Roller event at the 2024 UKPT Edinburgh festival. For his efforts, Henderson was awarded £13,620.
Congratulations to Billy Henderson who is the UKPL Edinburgh High Roller Champion!
He beat the 57 entry field to win £13,620
Well played! @888poker pic.twitter.com/A0zfAs7U8X
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 16, 2024
Henderson spoke with Grosvenor Poker’s very own Phil “The Tower” Heald after capturing the victory in the High Roller event.
The Tower speaks to UKPL Edinburgh High Roller Champion Billy Henderson
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— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 16, 2024
Saturday night, the final tally of entrants into the 2024 UKPL Edinburgh Main Event were announced. In total, the £560 buy-in NLHE tournament attracted 311 entrants across four Day 1 starting flights. All 49 players who advanced to Day 2 made it into the money.
Good luck to the 49 players who have made the money and Day 2 of the UKPL Edinburgh Main Event.
They will be back tomorrow to do battle and play down to a winner.
They have all locked a min cash and the prize pool payout will be released in the morning. pic.twitter.com/Ts8Sdi5akw
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 17, 2024
The 2024 UKPL Edinburgh Main Event wrapped up late Sunday night as Scotland’s very own Michael Kane bested the field for a championship cash prize of £25,208. The payout was the result of a three way chop that saw each of the final three finishers collect over £20,000.
A HUGE congratulations to Michael Kane who has just won the UKPL Edinburgh Main Event.
He beat the 311 entry field to take home £25,208 after a three deal.
Well played! pic.twitter.com/E526Ey2mQF
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 18, 2024
There was still plenty of poker action to be had at the Grosvenor poker room into the wee hours. The 888poker Closer for the 2024 UKPT Edinburgh festival was won by Matt Davenport. The UK poker rounder took home a nice payday of £3,660 after topping the field.
Well played to Matt Davenport who won the UKPL Edinburgh Closer
Event.He beat the 86 entry field to win £3,660! pic.twitter.com/GJfRdFqFlR
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 19, 2024
Brian O’Connor of Ireland was first among seniors Sunday night. Brian picked up his largest ever live poker tournament cash with a £2,410 haul in the Seniors Event.
Congratulations to BrianOconnorwho won the UKPL Edinburgh last night.
He beat the 89 entry field to win £2,410. pic.twitter.com/2R2Mb21cWU
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 19, 2024
2024 UKPT Edinburgh Concludes
In summary, it was an extremely fun, competitive, and lucrative live poker tournament festival for many of Europe’s most capable players. The Grosvenor poker room in Edinburgh, together with the 888poker-powered UKPT, put on a fabulous series of events as part of the tour’s first ever stop in Scotland’s capital city.
The Tower chats to UKPL Edinburgh Main Event Champion Michael Kane. @888poker pic.twitter.com/0upYSJQRND
— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) February 18, 2024
More updates on 888poker’s live tournament events are sure to come next month, as the next stop for the UKPL is slated for March 5-10 in Luton, England.
Players still have plenty of time to qualify for a seat in one or more of the events that will be held in England early next month, or a direct entry can be purchased for as little as £90. Online qualifiers are available exclusively on 888poker for the upcoming two weeks leading up to the UKPT Luton series.
Congratulations to all poker players who competed in the 2024 UKPL Edinburgh live tournament series. We look forward to seeing more great poker play and tournament winners from the UKPL this year!
