PokerStars Team Online Pro Benjamin “Spraggy” Spragg Clinches UKIPT Brighton Victory with £69,120 Prize

The Rendezvous Casino in Brighton hosted the PokerStars UKIPT Main Event, drawing a notable crowd of 352 players across three opening rounds. From this number, 54 emerged victoriously into Day 2, each securing a minimum of £1,640. By Day 3, only six remained at the final table, poised for a showdown.

The highlight of the event was the triumph of PokerStars Team Online Pro, Benjamin Spragg. With a victory that netted him £69,120 and the coveted UKIPT trophy, Spragg marked his first win in a UKIPT event. Spragg shared his feelings afterwards, stating, “I’m genuinely really emotional. Having Adam [McKola] and other known players around made the final table feel less daunting.”

Dominik Nitsche, boasting over $20 million in live tournament earnings, began the final table as the player to watch. His aggressive strategy saw his chip count seesaw until the head-to-head with Spragg. Although he started behind Spragg in the heads-up match, Nitsche managed a brief comeback by doubling up with a straight. However, Spragg’s timely call on Nitsche’s bluff sealed Nitsche’s fate, leaving him with a paltry 5,000 chip. Spragg secured his victory in the subsequent play.

While Nitsche settled for the runner-up spot and £42,150, Spragg’s win was both lucrative and personally significant. Reflecting on his journey, Spragg mentioned, “I’ve been partaking in UKIPT’s since 2011. To finally win one leaves me speechless.”

Final Table Results

With three more stops to go this year, next up is no other than London, with plenty of action running from September 19 to 24 at the Hippodrome & The Dilly.

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