While London is currently enjoying the height of summer with festivals and major sporting events, the poker community has found its epicenter in Stratford. Day 4 of the PartyPoker Tour London delivered high-octane action, as players flocked to compete for the £50,000 guaranteed Mini Main Event.
Day 4 Tournament Highlights
The Mini Main Event continued its strong run on Day 4:
- Day 1D: This flight drew 139 entries, with 21 players advancing to Day 2. The £50,000 guarantee was surpassed by Level 7 and continued to climb.
- Chip Leaders: Marius-Flaviu Scheul-Feldrihan topped the counts with 599,000 chips, followed by Dimitar Dimitrov with 550,000 chips.
- Day 1E (Turbo): The evening turbo flight added 99 entries to the field, with 15 additional players securing their spot in Day 2.
The Poker.PRO branded events also saw action, with the PL 2-7 Triple Draw tournament attracting 49 players to create a £2,450 prize pool, resulting in a new champion being crowned.
Wednesday 8th July: Tournament Schedule
| Time | Event | Buy-in (Breakdown) | Starting Chips |
| 12:00 | Mini Main Event (£50k Gtd) – Day 1F Hyper | £150 (£125+£25) | 40,000 |
| 14:00 | PLO Masters HR Target Stack Satellite | £115 (£100+£15) | 15,000 |
| 15:00 | NLH | £100 (£85+£15) | 20,000 |
| 16:00 | PLO Masters High Roller 6-Max | £1,000 (£900+£100) | 40,000 |
| 18:00 | Mini Main Event (£50k Gtd) – Day 2 | – | – |
| 19:00 | NLH Bounty | £200 (£120+£50+£30) | 25,000 |
| 22:00 | Main Event Target Stack Satellite | £115 (£100+£15) | 15,000 |
Tournament Philosophy and Player Experience
The PartyPoker Tour emphasizes inclusivity and transparency through its “Putting Players First” campaign. The festival operates with a fully transparent fee model, meaning there are no hidden fees or prize pool deductions; 100% of the advertised prize pool is paid out. The tour offers a wide variety of formats beyond Texas Hold’em, including H.O.R.S.E., Sviten Special, Crazy Pineapple, and Tennessee Hold’em.
Off-the-Felt Activities
- Loyalty Card: The 25th-anniversary loyalty campaign continues, rewarding players who attended previous stops in Sheffield and Manchester with stamps and a keyring.
- Football Prediction Tournaments: Two tournaments are running for the France vs. Morocco (July 9) and Norway vs. England (July 11) matches, with prizes ranging from tournament tickets to a $250 entry for the 25th Anniversary Series Main Event.
- Spin the Wheel: Players entering the Mini Main or Main Events can spin the wheel to win guaranteed prizes, including high roller seats and online tickets.
Follow the Action
Fans can follow the festival via the official PartyPoker YouTube channel and Facebook page, featuring commentary from the House of Tables team, Guy Taylor, and Ben Shannon. Live updates are being provided by Poker.pro, and queries can be directed to the new official Discord channel.
Remaining Festival Schedule
- Thursday 9th: Televised Invitational Sit & Go (12PM), Mini Main Event Day 3 (4PM).
- Friday 10th: Live Cash Game (6PM).
- Saturday 11th: Main Event Day 2 (4PM).
- Sunday 12th: Main Event Day 3 (3PM).
Attending Ambassadors
The event is being supported by a range of ambassadors and team members, including Jamie Staples, Natalie Bromley, Sam Acheampong, Barry Carter, Joe Beevers, Rebecca Hardisty, Daniel Garcia, Barbara Jimenez, Glenn Brown, and Barny Boatman.
