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08-03-2025 12:56 UTC

Triple-Up for Devonport

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Richard Hayes

Level 20 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Justin Devonport was all-in for 23,500 and had received two callers in Ryan Packer and Khosrow Khorty.

Packer led out with a bet of 50,000 on the A♦7♣5♦ flop, and Khorty folded.

Justin Devonport: 8♦8♥ All in
Ryan Packer: Q♦10♦

Devonport was ahead with second pair eights. but needed to fade diamonds as well as overcards. To his relief, the 3♥A♣ runout were bricks.

Player	Chips	Progress
Khosrow Khorty	425,000 375,000	375,000
Ryan Packer	140,000 105,500	105,500
Justin Devonport	70,500 13,500	13,500

Tags: Justin Devonport Khosrow Khorty Ryan Packer

08-03-2025 12:53 UTC

O'Keefe Coolered in Brutal Hand

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Richard Hayes

Level 20 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Around 130,000 was in the middle on a completed board of 9♥8♠2♠8♣4♥, and Benjamin Sweetman fired out a bet of 130,000. A player jammed for 211,000, and Stephen O'Keefe rejammed with the covering stack.

Sweetman took quite a bit of time for thought before ultimately folding. O'Keefe tabled A♦8♥ for trip eights but it was no good versus his opponent's 9♦9♣ for the full house.

Player	Chips	Progress
Benjamin Sweetman	205,000 220,000	220,000
Stephen O'Keefe	95,000 194,500	194,500

Tags: Benjamin Sweetman Stephen O'Keefe

08-03-2025 12:44 UTC

Another Huge Pot for Acheampong

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Richard Hayes

Level 20 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

A big pot of around 110,000 had developed on a flop of 9♠5♥4♥, in a three-way hand between Iman Sarkeshik, Sam Acheampong and another opponent.

The all-in triangle was in front of the opponent, who had about 225,000 and Sarkeshik had made the call, but Acheampong had jammed with the covering stack. Sarkeshik had around 175,000, and went into the tank before open-folding Q♦Q♥.

Opponent: A♦9♦ All in
Sam Acheampong: K♥J♥

The player had top pair versus Acheampong's flush draw, and although the 3♦ turn was a brick, the K♦ hit on the river to send Acheampong the pot with top pair kings.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sam Acheampong	900,000 300,000	300,000
Iman Sarkeshik	175,000 42,500	42,500

Tags: Adam Wilkinson Iman Sarkeshik Sam Acheampong

Level: 20

Blinds: 5,000/10,000

Ante: 10,000

08-03-2025 12:32 UTC

Du Doubles Opponent

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Richard Hayes

Level 19 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Junxian Du opened to 16,000 from early position, and called off versus a three-bet jam from an opponent in the cutoff.

Opponent: 6♥6♠ All in
Junxian Du: A♠8♠

Du needed to hit, but he bricked the K♣J♦5♥J♠10♥ runout, sending his opponent the double-up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Junxian Du	210,000 39,500	39,500

Tags: Junxian Du

08-03-2025 12:28 UTC

Acheampong Wins Classic Race

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Richard Hayes

Level 19 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Raymond Power was all-in for around 200,000 and at risk against Sam Acheampong.

Raymond Power: Q♠Q♣ All in
Sam Acheampong: A♥K♠

It was the classic race, but the ace was in the window on the A♦7♣4♥ flop, Acheampong improving to two pair on the river after the 7♦K♣ runout.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sam Acheampong	600,000 429,500	429,500
Raymond Power	Busted

Tags: Raymond Power Sam Acheampong

08-03-2025 12:22 UTC

Cannell Busts

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Richard Hayes

Level 19 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Kully Sidhu opened in early position, and received calls from four players, before Philip Cannell moved all-in blind for 18,000 from the big blind, receiving calls from all other active players.

The A♣K♠7♦ flop was checked through to the 2♣ turn, where Sidhu fired out a bet of 20,000, receiving calls from all active players.

The 6♦ river was also checked through. A player took the pot with A♥4♥, and Cannell's 7♣5♥ was no good.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kully Sidhu	450,000 400,000	400,000
Philip Cannell	Busted

08-03-2025 12:13 UTC

New Era of Gaming at The Grosvenor Victoria Casino

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Richard Hayes

Level 19 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

One of the most iconic names in UK gaming is officially stepping into a new chapter. The Grosvenor Casinos The Victoria, affectionately known as "The Vic," is officially relaunching following a £15 million refurbishment, the largest single investment Grosvenor Casinos has ever made. Located on London's Edgware Road, the historic venue is ushering in a new era of luxury and unrivalled poker experiences.

The venue has been a cornerstone of the capital's casino and poker scene for decades, drawing everyone from casual players to the sharpest high-stakes grinders. Following this mega-money renovation, The Victoria Casino is setting a new standard of what a modern casino experience should look like.

Peter Turpin, Venue Director, told PokerNews, "We're thrilled to unveil our newly refurbished poker room, a space designed with both comfort and competition in mind. From upgraded seating and enhanced lighting to state-of-the-art tables, every detail was chosen to elevate the player experience. Whether a seasoned pro or a casual player, this room sets the perfect stage for unforgettable games."

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Level: 19

Blinds: 4,000/8,000

Ante: 8,000

08-03-2025 12:02 UTC

Milton Puts Hester in Blender

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Richard Hayes

Level 18 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

A pot of 56,000 had developed on a completed board of 10♣5♥4♣3♥2♦, in a hand between Mark Hester in middle position and Richard Milton in the big blind.

Milton fired out an overbet of 100,000, and Hester, who had around 116,500 behind, folded in a frustrated manner after around 90 seconds thought.