The action at Genting Casino Sheffield intensified on Day 3 of the PartyPoker Tour, marked by a record-breaking turnout for the Mini Main Event and the commencement of the flagship £100,000 GTD Main Event.
Just as Day 2, despite the freezing temperatures in South Yorkshire, the tables were heated at PartyPoker as seasoned professionals and newcomers battled for chip leads.
Mini Main Event Crushes Guarantee
The highlight of the day was the conclusion of the Mini Main Event opening flights. Day 1D (Hyper) drew 112 entries, with Ryan George Hetherington topping the counts at 829,000 chips. By the time the flights merged for Day 2 at 6:30 PM, the tournament had accumulated 476 total entries, generating a final prize pool of £59,500—significantly smashing the initial £40,000 guarantee.
Following a grueling session that saw the field whittled down to 38 players, Edin Hrnjic emerged as the overall chip leader with a massive stack of 4.03 million. He is closely trailed by Alexander Georgiev, the Season 1 Leaderboard Winner, who bagged 3.25 million, and Djamel Aoun with 3.07 million.
Main Event and Side Action
Earlier in the day, the £100,000 GTD Main Event officially began with Flight 1A. The session attracted 56 entries, with 14 players advancing to Day 2. Muhammad Khalil secured the chip lead with 561,000, followed by Richard Trigg (538,000) and Ronnie Marland (369,000).
The festival atmosphere extended beyond the main tournaments. The “Poker.PRO” sponsored H.O.R.S.E event drew 51 entries, with Henry Owen claiming the title in what observers described as “the mixed game of all mixed games.” Later in the evening, Daniel James Oliver triumphed in the NLH Turbo Bounty, defeating a field of 55 players to take the top prize.
Looking Ahead
As the festival crosses its midway point, attention turns to the live stream. The broadcast returns at 3 PM today on the official PartyPoker YouTube channel, featuring commentary from Guy Taylor and Ben Shannon as they cover the final day of the Mini Main Event.
