Christopher Brammer in Contention on Final Day of UKIPT Main Event in Nottingham
The stage is set for an unforgettable finale at Dusk Till Dawn, as the UK and Ireland Poker Tour Nottingham Main Event reaches its thrilling conclusion. From a starting field of 1,282 entries, only 21 players remain, each vying for the coveted trophy and the life-changing first-place prize of ￡201,900.
Today, the lights will shine brightest, the stakes will soar highest, and one player will etch their name into poker history. Michael Casson leads the charge with a commanding 4,165,000 chips, but he faces fierce competition from seasoned pros and rising stars alike, including Jean-Emmanuel Lhuillier, Christopher Brammer, and a quartet of PokerStars qualifiers determined to prove their mettle.
Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Casson | United Kingdom | 4,165,000 | 69 |
| 2 | Jean-Emmanuel Lhuillier | United Kingdom | 3,235,000 | 54 |
| 3 | Christopher Brammer | United Kingdom | 3,190,000 | 53 |
| 4 | Arian Kashani | Iran | 2,970,000 | 50 |
| 5 | Matthew Kerry | United Kingdom | 2,575,000 | 43 |
| 6 | Justin Tsui | Hong Kong | 2,160,000 | 36 |
| 7 | Connor Lewis | United Kingdom | 1,995,000 | 33 |
| 8 | Marvis Cooper | United Kingdom | 1,895,000 | 32 |
| 9 | Stephen Ayres | United Kingdom | 1,750,000 | 29 |
| 10 | Steven Lewzey | United Kingdom | 1,670,000 | 28 |
Blinds resume at 30,000/60,000 with a 60,000 big blind ante, and every decision will carry immense weight as players navigate their way to the final table. With a blend of talent, grit, and perhaps a little luck, one of these 21 hopefuls will claim the title by day's end.
Once the final table is reached, the action will be streamed on the DTD Player channel on YouTube and live updates will be synchronized with the stream to ensure no spoilers are leaked.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for all the live updates, hand-for-hand action, and unforgettable moments from this electrifying final day of the UKIPT Nottingham Main Event.