Celebrity Sightings and Star-Studded Attendance
Day 2 of the PartyPoker Tour stop in Glasgow is in full swing, bringing a packed schedule of high-stakes poker, star-studded celebrity appearances, and exclusive player perks to Alea Casino. Following a thrilling opening stretch, the festival continues to draw massive crowds and exceptional prize pools as players chase glory in Scotland.
Yesterday, Alea Casino welcomed a whole plethora of celebrities in attendance, including newly appointed PartyPoker Brand Ambassador Tony Bellew, as well as PartyPoker Tour team members Natalie Bromley, Glenn Brown, Joe Beevers, Sam Acheampong, and Niall Farrell. Other big names joining the festivities included Andrew Hawksby, 2024 Irish Open finalist Mark Johnston, and Oliver Hutchins.
Mini Main Event and Side Action Highlights
The action got underway at midday with Day 1D of the £50,000 GTD Mini Main Event. The flight attracted a total of 139 entries, with 21 players making it through to Day 2. The final Day 1 flight was packed with familiar faces, including PartyPoker Tour Manchester 2025 Main Event champion Deniz Orhan, PartyPoker Tour team members Niall Farrell, Natalie Bromley, Glenn Brown, Joe Beevers, and Sam Acheampong, alongside six-time PartyPoker Tour trophy winner Lewis Henderson (with Beevers, Acheampong, and Henderson successfully advancing to Day 2). The top chip leaders from this flight were Craig McCairns with 656,000, Andrew Hawksby with 543,000, and Jack Reynolds with 458,000.
At 6:00 PM, Day 2 of the £50,000 GTD Mini Main Event commenced. The event ultimately attracted a total of 701 entries and generated a total £87,625 prize pool. As the day progressed, a stellar final table was set featuring:
- Oliver Hutchins: 6,330,000 chips
- Jack McMullan: 4,700,000 chips
- Callum Wallace: 3,630,000 chips
- Abdul Mukit: 3,525,000 chips
- Joseph Beevers: 3,080,000 chips
- Max Sinclair: 2,375,000 chips
- Craig McCairns: 1,800,000 chips
- Laurence Welch: 1,530,000 chips
- Mark Johnston: 787,000 chips
Meanwhile, the 3:00 PM PLO Masters NLH/PLO attracted a whopping 84 entries, generating a total £7,140 prize pool. Although PartyPoker Tour team members Natalie Bromley and Glenn Brown entered the field, it was James McAulay who lifted the coveted trophy, took home £1,950 in prize money, and earned the bragging rights.
Closing out the day at 7:00 PM, the NLH Bounty tournament drew 82 entries and generated a £9,840 prize pool. The field featured mother-and-son duo Dr. Angela Rogan and Darach, alongside defending PartyPoker Tour Glasgow Main Event champion Zhen Zhen. Zhen Zhen battled her way to a third-place finish, but it was Sharaz Moad who ultimately lifted the trophy and took home £2,890 in prize money.
Off the Felt: Exclusive Player Promos and Rewards
Beyond the tables, players at Alea Casino can take advantage of exclusive festival perks:
- Welcome Offer: Attendees can claim a 100% deposit bonus up to £1,000, £50 in Poker Play (tickets and Party Dollars), a £25 PartyPoker Tour Round 4 ticket, and one guaranteed-win spin on the PartyPoker Tour Wheel.
- Loyalty Card Stamps: Participants can collect their fourth stamp (following Sheffield, Manchester, and London) to claim an exclusive PartyPoker keyring celebrating 25 years of PartyPoker.
- The PartyPoker Tour Wheel: Every entry and re-entry into the Mini Main Event or Main Event includes a spin, with prizes ranging from an $11 online ticket up to a £1,000 High Roller seat, a £500 Main Event seat, and a $250 ticket to the 25th Anniversary Series Main Event.
As the action at Alea Casino continues to unfold, players can look forward to another thrilling day ahead. Thursday, August 6 features the highly anticipated Main Event Day 1A with a £100,000 guarantee, alongside Day 3 of the Mini Main Event, the PLO Masters 4/5/6, and the NLH Turbo with its £2,000 added value prize draw.
With diverse buy-ins, mixed game variants like Poker.PRO, and zero prize pool deductions under the “Putting Players First” commitment, the PartyPoker Tour Glasgow stop remains an unmissable highlight for poker players of all bankrolls.
