Action-Packed Day 6 Features Main Event Kickoff, Live Stream Return, and Multi-Category Side Event Winners
The historic spirit of progression and fresh chapters took center stage at Genting Casino Stratford during Day 6 of the PartyPoker Tour London. Echoing centuries of London tradition, the festival marked a literal changing of the guard as one major championship concluded, the flagship Main Event initiated its opening flight, and the festival’s official internet live stream made its return to global broadcasting networks.
From high-stakes final tables to community prediction tournaments, the multi-vertical schedule delivered substantial payouts and milestone moments across both Texas Hold’em and alternative mixed-game poker disciplines.
Skinner Triumphs in Dramatic Mini Main Event Final Table
The signature highlight of the day was the crowning of the Mini Main Event champion. PartyPoker Tour Team member Sam Acheampong started the final day holding the overall chip lead, steering the remaining field down to the final nine contenders after James Korek was eliminated on the direct prize bubble.
Mini Main Event Final Table Alignment
| Seat Position | Player Name | Structural Chip Count |
| Seat 1 | Carlos Estivill | 4,100,000 chips |
| Seat 2 | Timothy Scott | 1,420,000 chips |
| Seat 3 | Mohamed Kader | 2,390,000 chips |
| Seat 4 | Sam Acheampong (Tour Team) | 6,200,000 chips |
| Seat 5 | Jaime Staples (Ambassador) | 2,120,000 chips |
| Seat 6 | Ben Skinner | 890,000 chips |
| Seat 7 | Michael Stanley | 4,500,000 chips |
| Seat 8 | Ayush Gandhi | 5,185,000 chips |
| Seat 9 | Dimitar Dimitrov | 1,085,000 chips |
Following four and a half hours of intense final table play, Ben Skinner secured the title and a top payout of £14,300 after a heads-up deal. Skinner’s path to victory proved remarkable: he entered the final day with the shortest chip stack in the room and had even advised his family not to watch the live stream, believing his elimination was imminent. The victory officially lands his name in the PartyPoker Tour Hall of Fame.
Main Event Flight 1A and Invitational Side Action
At 2:00 PM, cards in the air signaled the official start of Day 1A for the £100,000 Guaranteed £500 Main Event. The opening flight drew 63 entries, with 13 survivors safely bagging chips for Day 2. Prominent pros like Barny Boatman navigated the field, while the top tier of the chip counts concluded with Vikrum Mehta (471,000 chips), Richard Connolly (362,000 chips), and Ian Burr (260,000 chips) establishing leading positions.
Earlier at midday, the Invitational Sit & Go launched the week’s broadcast schedule. Featuring an eclectic lineup including poker writer Barry Carter, Hendon Mob founder Joe Beevers, Jaime Staples, and Rebecca Hardisty, the bounty-heavy showcase concluded with Oliver Hutchins capturing the trophy and 1,000 Party$.
Mixed Games, Turbo Prize Draws, and Football Predictions
Alternative formats experienced steady turnout throughout the afternoon and evening:
- PLO Masters 4/5/6: This tournament generated a £4,500 prize pool from 36 entries. Daniel Garfield ultimately won the event to secure the trophy.
- NLH Turbo & Value Draw: Judde Matthew Serrano Teixeira won the tournament for £1,750. Concurrently, the added-value drawing distributed a £1,000 High Roller ticket to Mohamed Mohamed, while Daniel Ivashchenko, Cemal Cevat Cebi, and Jordan Caplan secured $250 online Main Event tickets.
- Football Prediction Tournament: Based on the France vs. Morocco match, Paul Wimbledon claimed first place to win a $250 ticket to September’s 25th Anniversary Series Main Event. Matt Horn and Matt Harniman completed the podium finishes.
Upcoming Friday Festival Tournament Schedule
The festival proceeds into Friday with an extensive matrix of hold’em and mixed-game choices designed for all bankrolls, adhering to the brand’s transparent, fee-free prize pool policy.
- 12:00 PM – Main Event £100,000 GTD (Day 1B) | Buy-in: £500 | Chips: 50,000
- 2:00 PM – PLO Masters Main Event Satellite (3 x £250 Seats GTD) | Buy-in: £60
- 5:00 PM – PLO Masters Main Event £20,000 GTD (Day 1A) | Buy-in: £250 | Chips: 50,000
- 6:00 PM – Main Event Target Stack Satellite (5 x £500 Seats GTD) | Buy-in: £115
- 7:00 PM – Tennessee Hold’em London Championship | Buy-in: £60 | Chips: 20,000
- 8:00 PM – Main Event £100,000 GTD (Day 1C Turbo) | Buy-in: £500 | Chips: 50,000
- 10:00 PM – Poker.Pro Friday Party Madness Crazy Pineapple Bounty | Buy-in: £60
