Mini Main Event Day 1C Attracts 89 Entries at Genting Casino Stratford; Boyuan Xue Tops Chip Counts
Day 3 of the PartyPoker Tour London tournament festival concluded at Genting Casino Stratford, locking in initial field sizes and producing another mixed-game champion. Operating within the heavily regenerated Stratford district, which has undergone continuous urban development since hosting the 2012 Olympic Games, the card room experienced steady player volume across both its marquee hold’em flights and specialized non-hold’em formats.
The day’s narrative was highlighted by the completion of Day 1C of the £50,000 Guaranteed Mini Main Event alongside the crowning of Seyed Hosseinizad as the latest festival trophy winner in the Poker.PRO branded PL H.O.R.S.E. event.
Mixed-Game Success and Mini Main Event Flight Progression
The £50,000 Guaranteed Mini Main Event kicked off its 1C flight at 5:00 PM, generating a humming poker room environment as late registration progressed. By the close of the registration window, the flight recorded a total of 89 entries. Following the scheduled levels of play, the field was trimmed down to 13 survivors who bagged chips for Day 2. Boyuan Xue paced the advancing pack with 603,000 chips, followed by Baptiste Auger (460,000 chips) and Jitin Dhawan (368,000 chips) rounding out the top three stacks.
At 7:00 PM, attention shifted toward the second Poker.PRO branded tournament on the schedule: the PL H.O.R.S.E. event. Embracing a philosophy of mixed-game inclusivity, the tournament drew 57 entries to compile a final prize pool of £4,845. Seyed Hosseinizad ultimately claimed the victory, capturing the structural trophy and the first-place prize money of £1,600.
The tour continues to feature alternative variants outside of standard No-Limit Texas Hold’em, incorporating structures such as PL Sviten Special, Crazy Pineapple, Red River, and the upcoming £60 Tennessee Hold’em London Championship to accommodate diverse player interests.
Technical Performance Index and Daily Schedule Breakdown
To preserve the event’s “Putting Players First” transparent operational template, management confirmed that all tournaments operate free of hidden administrative costs or pool deductions. The following matrix details the structure and baseline parameters for Tuesday’s remaining schedule:
| Time | Event | Buy-in | Structural Breakdown | Starting Chips | Level Duration | Late Reg |
| 14:00 | Mini Main Event £50,000 Gtd – Day 1D | £150 | £125 + £25 | 40,000 | 30 Min | 9 Levels |
| 17:00 | Mini Main Event Target Stack Satellite (5 x £150 Seats Gtd) | £30 | £25 + £5 | 15,000 | 10 Min | 6 Levels |
| 18:00 | PLO Masters HR Target Stack Satellite (2 x £1K Seats Gtd) | £115 | £100 + £15 | 15,000 | 10 Min | 6 Levels |
| 19:00 | Poker.Pro PL 2-7 Triple Draw (Event 6) | £60 | £50 + £10 | 20,000 | 20 Min | 8 Levels |
| 20:00 | Mini Main Event £50,000 Gtd – Day 1E Turbo | £150 | £125 + £25 | 40,000 | 20 Min | 9 Levels |
| 22:00 | Main Event Target Stack Satellite (3 x £500 Seats Gtd) | £60 | £50 + £10 | 15,000 | 10 Min | 6 Levels |
Convergence of Tech, Sports Betting, and Media Assets
Outside of live card room operations, the festival continues to execute its 25th-anniversary activations. The returning Loyalty Card campaign allows players who previously attended the Sheffield and Manchester legs of the tour to collect their third stamp and a commemorative keyring at the Welcome Desk.
Furthermore, the tour has integrated sports-themed engagement pools on the floor, organizing two distinct Football Prediction Tournaments built around international matches. The upcoming sports-book challenges will be based on the France vs. Morocco match (Thursday, 9 July at 21:00 BST) and the Norway vs. England fixture (Saturday, 11 July at 22:00 BST).
Top performers in the predictions pool will be awarded online tournament tickets scaled as follows:
- 1st Place: $250 ticket to the 25th Anniversary Series $500,000 GTD Main Event in September.
- 2nd Place: $109 Sunday Party online entry ticket.
- 3rd Place: $22 Sunday Carnival online entry ticket.
- 4th–10th Place: $11 25th Anniversary Series Main Event Satellite ticket.
Additionally, any player entering the £50,000 GTD Mini Main Event or the £100,000 GTD Main Event receives a complimentary turn on the Spin the Wheel promotion. Requiring a verified, active PartyPoker.com digital account, every spin guarantees a minimum $11 online voucher, with premium tier rewards scaling up to an exclusive £1,000 High Roller seat allocation.
