The ongoing PartyPoker Tour Manchester festival continues to draw impressive player numbers to the tables. The event team likes to share interesting regional details about each host city.
This stop highlights Manchester because of its profound historical significance. The city is celebrated as the official birthplace of the Suffragette Movement. The influential movement leader Emmeline Pankhurst was born and raised here. The efforts of these revolutionary women ultimately secured the right to vote for women.
The tour proudly highlights this heritage by flying the female flag. Three fierce women form an integral part of the PartyPoker Tour Team. Natalie Bromley is the founder of Hearts of Queens. This charity raises awareness of women issues worldwide and provides resources where they are most needed. Bromley also reached the final table of the PartyPoker Tour Manchester Main Event last year.
The second team member is Barbara Jimenez. She is a highly respected player on the Spanish circuit. Jimenez finished as the runner up after going heads up at the Seville stop during her debut team event. Finally Rebecca Hardisty has collected several mini trophies since the tour inception. She remains highly determined to capture a major title at this stop.
Mini Main Event Flight Waves and Mixed Game Champions
Following the local history summary Day 3 action commenced with multiple high volume poker flights.
At 2:00 PM Day 1D of the £150 buy in Mini Main Event began with a £50000 guarantee. The fourth flight attracted 147 entries. A total of 22 players advanced to Day 2. Familiar faces making the cut included tour team members Sam Acheampong and Rebecca Hardisty. Regular poker tourist Asif Warris advanced alongside previous Manchester Main Event winner Deniz Orhan and PartyPoker Ambassador Jaime Staples.
Henry Owen led the surviving field. Owen is the reigning Sheffield Poker.PRO PL H.O.R.S.E. Champion. He bagged an impressive 907000 chips. Karl Roberts followed with 782000 chips. Connor Butt secured 505000 chips. Team member Rebecca Hardisty also advanced with a healthy stack of 365000 chips.
At 7:00 PM the third Poker.PRO branded tournament format got underway. The PL 2-7 Triple Draw event logged 24 entries. This field generated a clean £1200 prize pool. Tour team member Sam Acheampong joined the mixed game rotation. However it was Michal Mozdzierz who captured the title. Mozdzierz claimed the official trophy and the top cash prize of £510.
At 8:00 PM the Day 1E Turbo flight launched. The fast structure drew 105 entries. This wave allowed 16 players to book their seats for Day 2. Surviving players included Irish poker legend Dr Angela Rogan and Caroline Cove. Tour team member Sam Acheampong also advanced. Acheampong missed the previous Madrid stop and is clearly on a mission in Manchester.
Alex Montgomery led the turbo chip counts with 611000 chips. Montgomery previously won the UK Poker Championships in Nottingham last September. Jonathan Roberts finished the flight with 550000 chips. Justin Devonport rounded out the top stacks with 486000 chips. Only one final qualification flight remains for the Mini Main Event. Unregistered players must enter this last flight to secure a spot for Day 2.
Extensive Daily Schedule for Wednesday June 17th
The multi tournament schedule offers options for both holdem and mixed game players:
| Time | Event | Buy-in | Breakdown | Chips | Clock | Late Reg |
| 12:00 | Mini Main Event £50,000 Gtd Day 1F Hyper | £150 | £125+£25 | 40,000 | 15 Min | 9 Levels |
| 15:00 | PLO Masters NLH / PLO | £100 | £85+£15 | 20,000 | 20 Min | 8 Levels |
| 18:00 | Mini Main Event £50,000 Gtd Day 2 | — | — | — | 30 Min | — |
| 19:00 | NLH Bounty | £200 | £120+£50+£30 | 25,000 | 20 Min | 8 Levels |
| 22:00 | Main Event Target Stack Satellite 3 x £500 seats gtd | £115 | £100+£15 | 15,000 | 10 Min | 6 Levels |
Player Centric Highlights and Free Activities
The tour schedule features key highlights including the £150 buy in Mini Event with a £50000 guarantee. The primary £500 buy in Main Event features a £100000 guarantee. The £250 buy in PLO Masters carries a £20000 guarantee. Mixed game variants are well represented through Poker.PRO branded events. These include PL H.O.R.S.E. alongside new additions like PL 2-7 Triple Draw and the Friday Party Madness Crazy Pineapple Bounty. The core PLO Masters is accompanied by the £60 Tennessee Holdem Manchester Championship. Real time chip counts and seat draws are managed by the tournament team at Poker Staff Network and published on Poker Lens.
Off the felt promotional campaigns are designed to enhance the player experience. The Loyalty Card campaign continues to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the brand. Players who previously attended the Sheffield stop can pick up their second formal stamp and a keyring at the welcome desk.
The second and final Football Prediction Tournament takes place today on June 17th. Participation is completely free at the welcome desk. All questions are based on the upcoming England vs Croatia match. Two lucky winners will each receive an entry ticket into the NLH Turbo £2000 Added Value Prize Draw tournament scheduled for June 18th at 8:00 PM.
Additionally players entering the Mini Main Event or Main Event receive a turn on the famous Spin the Wheel promotion. Every entry and re entry qualifies. Players must hold an active PartyPoker.com account to participate. New depositors receive an additional bonus spin. Available prizes include entry tickets to the online Sunday Carnival and Sunday Party tournaments. Live English media coverage is provided throughout the festival by Christoffer Karlen via Poker.PRO.
True value can be difficult for players to calculate because tournament fee structures vary across the industry. The PartyPoker Tour operates a fully transparent model with no prize pool deductions or hidden fees. This setup ensures that 100% of the advertised prize pool is paid directly to placing players. The transparent blueprint forms part of the ongoing Putting Players First campaign. The initiative centers on accessible buy ins and transparent structures to build an authentic festival environment for everyday players.
Attending Tour Team and Ambassadors
- Jamie Staples: PartyPoker Ambassador and legend of the online space.
- Matt Staples: PartyPoker Ambassador and online community veteran.
- Natalie Bromley: PartyPoker Tour Team member and founder of Hearts of Queens.
- Sam Acheampong: PartyPoker Tour Team member known for his signature catchphrase.
- Barry Carter: PartyPoker Tour Team member and prominent poker writer.
- Rebecca Hardisty: PartyPoker Tour Team member and books and movies connoisseur.
- Daniel Garcia: PartyPoker Tour Team member and rising Spanish star.
- Barbara Jimenez: PartyPoker Tour Team member and Seville runner up.
- Barny Boatman: PartyPoker Tour Team member and overall poker legend.
