The steel city of Sheffield has concluded an extraordinary week of high-stakes action as the PartyPoker Tour Season 2 inaugural stop at Genting Casino Sheffield came to an epic close on Day 6. The event set a massive scale for regional poker, recording 1,695 total entries and generating £287,695 in total prizepools.
The international appeal of the tour was evident, with players from 31 different countries attending the festivities. Adding to the value, PartyPoker awarded 300 online tickets throughout the event, worth a combined £86,190.
Sudunagunta Claims Main Event Glory
The crown jewel of the final day was the £100,000 GTD Main Event. After a grueling battle at a thrilling final table, a heads-up deal was struck between Max Burney and Siddharth Sudunagunta.
At approximately 10 PM, the two competitors locked up significant prizes, £17,120 for Burney and £16,390 for Sudunagunta, leaving £3,700, the title, and the trophy to play for. Ultimately, Siddharth Sudunagunta emerged victorious, taking home a total of £20,090 and the coveted Season 2 trophy.
Main Event Final Table Highlights:
- Siddharth Sudunagunta (Winner): A veterinarian from Birmingham who previously won the High Roller in his home city.
- Max Burney (Runner-up): A tech entrepreneur and crypto enthusiast who was seeking vengeance after an 8th-place finish in London.
- George Achillea: A semi-retired accountant and Tottenham Hotspur fan who qualified via a £1,000 packagethrough online satellites.
- Andrew Teng: A professional player and Arsenal supporter who turned a £10 satellite into a final table appearance.
High Roller and Side Event Results
The action extended far beyond the Main Event. The NLH High Roller 7-Max attracted 24 elite players, creating a £21,600 prizepool. Polish player Kristaps Kalva secured the win, taking home £9,420.
In the PLO Masters Main Event, which drew 89 entries, Anooj Kumar Sareen took top honors and £5,850. Other notable winners included PartyPoker Ambassador Jaime Staples, who captured the trophy in the NLH Turbo sponsored by The House of Tables for £1,560.
PartyPoker Tour Sheffield: Final Day Results
- Main Event (£100k Gtd)
- Winner: Siddharth Sudunagunta
- Total Prizepool: £121,485
- High Roller 7-Max
- Winner: Kristaps Kalva
- Total Prizepool: £21,600
- PLO Masters Main Event (£20,000 Gtd)
- Winner: Anooj Kumar Sareen
- Total Prizepool: £20,000
- NLH Mystery Bounty
- Winner: Mindaugas Kurlenskas
- Total Prizepool: £8,385
Looking Ahead: Seville Awaits
As the tour departs Sheffield, the momentum shifts to Spain for the next stop: PartyPoker Tour Seville. Online satellites are currently running on the PartyPoker platform, offering players the chance to qualify for the next chapter of Season 2.
