In one of the most exhilarating poker tournaments of the year, Alex Montgomery has etched his name in history by winning the UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Masters Main Event. The tournament, held at Dusk Till Dawn, attracted a total of 937 players, each vying for a piece of the impressive £500,000 prize pool.
Montgomery was crowned the champion after a stellar performance on the final day, where he eliminated nearly every opponent at the table, claiming the £92,500 prize — his second-largest payday to date. The victory is a remarkable follow-up to his runner-up finish in the £2,000 GUKPT Grand Final Main Event in 2023, where he won £100,000.
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UKPC Masters Main Event: Start of Day 3 Chip Counts
The final day of the UKPC Masters Main Event started with a chip lead held by Jamie Holland, but it didn’t take long for Montgomery to begin his charge. Here were the top chip counts at the start of Day 3:
| Rank | Player | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Holland | 16,825,000 |
| 2 | Alex Montgomery | 14,500,000 |
| 3 | Jamie O’Brien | 13,025,000 |
| 4 | Rick Trigg | 9,575,000 |
| 5 | Tariq Mahmood | 9,000,000 |
| 6 | Mitchell Jennings | 8,375,000 |
| 7 | Yannick Seabrook | 5,975,000 |
| 8 | Daniel van Geete | 5,100,000 |
| 9 | Daniel Merridale | 5,025,000 |
| 10 | Keith Johnson | 4,000,000 |
| 11 | Tom Waters | 2,400,000 |
Montgomery was sitting in second place, and it didn’t take long for him to make his move.
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The Final Table: Montgomery’s Path to Victory
As the final table was set, Montgomery quickly asserted his dominance. Jamie O’Brien, who was third in chips at the start of the day, fell short when he made a risky all-in bluff. Montgomery, holding a king-high straight, eliminated O’Brien in tenth place.
Next, Montgomery sent Keith Johnson, the recent GUKPT Luton champion, to the rail in ninth, followed by Tariq Mahmood, who was eliminated in eighth place. Montgomery continued to build momentum, taking down Jamie Holland in seventh place with a queen-high hand that bested Holland’s ace-seven.
The tournament’s most critical moment came when Montgomery, holding ace-five, took out Mitchell Jennings in fifth place. After that, Montgomery out-flopped Yannik Seabrook’s king-jack with his queen-eight, and soon after, he sent Daniel van Geete packing in fourth place with a dominating pocket queens hand. By the time heads-up play began, Montgomery held a commanding 67,800,000 chip stack, nearly three times the size of Tom Waters’ stack.
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Heads-Up Showdown: Waters Falls to Montgomery’s Might
Tom Waters, despite being the shortest stack at the start of the final day, managed to battle his way to the heads-up stage. However, Montgomery proved too strong. Early into the heads-up clash, Waters got lucky with his ace-five, which bested Montgomery’s ace-seven, giving Waters a slight lead. But Montgomery quickly regained control, outplaying Waters during a critical 800,000/1,600,000 level.
In one defining hand, Montgomery completed with five-four of diamonds, while Waters raised with five-three. The flop came down with an eight-deuce-four, and Waters check-raised Montgomery’s 2,000,000 bet to 6,500,000. Montgomery called, and the turn brought a jack, completing a flush draw for Montgomery. Waters went all-in on the river, but a black king sealed his fate. Montgomery called, sending Waters to the rail and securing the victory.
UKPC Masters Final Table Results
Here’s how the final table finished:
| Rank | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Montgomery | £92,500 |
| 2 | Tom Waters | £61,500 |
| 3 | Daniel Van Geete | £41,500 |
| 4 | Yannik Seabrook | £26,500 |
| 5 | Mitchell Jennings | £18,800 |
| 6 | Rick Trigg | £13,500 |
| 7 | Jamie Holland | £10,000 |
| 8 | Tariq Mahmood | £7,500 |
| 9 | Keith Johnson | £6,000 |
UKPC Masters Results and Other Champions
The UKPC Masters brought some thrilling action, and the crowning of Montgomery as the champion was the cherry on top. However, other notable winners included:
- £1,100 High Roller: Daniel Bedson claimed victory, winning £28,500.
- £1,100 High Roller: Keith Johnson also triumphed, taking home £18,000.
- £280 Warm Up: Jorge Palomino won £16,230.
Next up at Dusk Till Dawn is the £150 buy-in, £100,000 guaranteed DTD125 event, running from September 23 to 28, offering players the chance to win nine seats to the upcoming WSOP Circuit Main Event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many players participated in the UKPC Masters Main Event?
The UKPC Masters Main Event attracted 937 entrants who competed for a slice of the £500,000 prize pool.
2. Who was Alex Montgomery’s biggest competition at the final table?
Tom Waters posed the biggest challenge, finishing in second place and taking home £61,500.
3. What was the total prize pool for the UKPC Masters Main Event?
The total prize pool for the UKPC Masters Main Event was £500,000, with Montgomery claiming the top prize of £92,500.
4. When is the next WSOP Circuit event?
The WSOP Circuit UK is scheduled to take place from November 14 to 24.
5. How can I participate in the DTD125 event at Dusk Till Dawn?
The DTD125 event runs from September 23 to 28, with a £150 buy-in and a £100,000 guaranteed prize pool.
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