The 2025 888poker LIVE London festival has come to a thrilling close, with a dramatic Main Event win for Gang Wang. The Chinese poker player overcame a competitive field of 367 entries to claim the title and the grand prize of £86,600 — the largest score of his career.
Main Event Turnout Smashes Guarantee
For the season-ending event, 888poker had set a £250,000 guarantee on the £1,250 Main Event, but the response from players was overwhelming. The final field of 367 entries shattered the initial guarantee, resulting in a prize pool of £383,500.
The tournament was divided into two days, with 86 players advancing to Day 2, including a few late registrants. As the action progressed, the tournament quickly reached the final nine players, who returned the following day for the climactic showdown.
Gang Wang’s Epic Comeback
It was a tense final table, but it was Wang’s resilience and composure that saw him through to the top. Despite facing a significant chip deficit at one point and being down to only a few big blinds, Wang mounted an epic comeback to secure the title. After several hours of intense play, he found himself heads-up against Calogero Morreale.
Wang started the heads-up battle with a substantial chip lead, and while Morreale fought valiantly, he was unable to overtake Wang, who eventually claimed the win and the £86,600 prize.
“I can’t believe it,” Wang said after his victory. “Being down to so few chips and then coming back to win, this is the biggest achievement of my poker career.”
888poker Ambassadors Shine in Side Events
While 888poker ambassadors didn’t fare particularly well in the Main Event, they certainly made their mark in the side tournaments.
Vivian Saliba, a consistent performer on the 888poker roster, triumphed in the £550 Big Shot, defeating a field of 107 players to take home £12,135. This victory added yet another title to her impressive career.
Aaron Barone and Nick Eastwood also made notable runs in the tournament. Barone finished in fifth place in The Closer event, earning £1,090. Eastwood, however, went all the way to the top and claimed victory, wrapping up the 888poker LIVE London festival in style.
A Look Ahead to Future Events
As the 2025 season of 888poker LIVE wraps up, players can look forward to the next festival in Alicante, Spain, this October. The Noche De Poker El Festival offers affordable buy-ins, and there are online satellites available at 888poker to help players get in on the action at a discounted rate.
For many players, the 888poker LIVE London festival marked a successful conclusion to the season. But with more exciting events on the horizon, there’s no doubt that the 2026 calendar will bring even more thrilling poker action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What was the prize pool for the 888poker London Main Event?
- The prize pool for the Main Event was £383,500, well above the £250,000 guarantee.
- Who won the 888poker LIVE London Main Event?
- Gang Wang won the Main Event, taking home £86,600 as his largest career score.
- What is the next 888poker LIVE event?
- The next 888poker LIVE event is in Alicante, Spain, for Noche De Poker El Festival this October.
- How many players participated in the 888poker London Main Event?
- There were 367 entries in the Main Event, exceeding expectations and smashing the £250,000 guarantee.
- Did any 888poker ambassadors win events in London?
- Yes, Vivian Saliba won the £550 Big Shot event, and Nick Eastwood took first place in The Closer event.
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