Fraser Bellamy Wins GUKPT Blackpool Mini Main Event Final

Fraser Bellamy claimed victory in the GUKPT Blackpool Mini Main Event, winning £27,945. Details of the final table and key moments of the event.

The £250 GUKPT Blackpool Mini Main Event wrapped up in the English city of Blackpool, drawing an impressive field and becoming one of the standout highlights of the UK’s autumn poker season. The main story at the final table was Fraser Bellamy from Sheffield: not only did he win the title, but he also boosted his bankroll by £27,945. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how the tournament unfolded, the final table results, other key events from the series, and what lessons PPPoker club players can take away. Fraser Bellamy: Triumph at the Mini Main Event Final Table The final table of the £250 GUKPT Blackpool Mini Main Event proved to be a real test for the nine finalists. Fraser Bellamy, an experienced tournament professional from Sheffield, made the most of his opportunities and played with confidence, which ultimately led him to victory. Bellamy himself admitted that luck was certainly on his side, but emphasized that his success was due not only to good fortune, but also to making smart decisions in crucial hands. In the decisive heads-up, Bellamy faced Michael Rosaman. By this stage, Bellamy held nearly a five-to-one chip lead. In the final hand, he opened with ace-eight, and Rosaman moved all-in with king-queen for 17 big blinds. Bellamy called, and the flop brought three cards of the same suit, including an ace. Since Bellamy also held a club, Rosaman was drawing dead by the turn. After that, Rosaman accepted defeat, shook hands with the winner, and Bellamy was officially crowned champion. Final Table: Detailed Results and Key Hands The £250 buy-in event attracted 687 entries, generating a total prize pool of £143,580. A total of 84 players made the money, including well-known names such as John Bousfield, Jamie Clossick, Kully Sidhu, Philip Tate, Calogero Morreale, Sinead Davenport, Andreas Olympios, and Jamie Dale, who ended up as the “final table bubble.” Each of the nine final table participants was guaranteed at least £2,040. For George Heath, who finished ninth, this was only his third recorded live tournament cash and his biggest to date. Peter Stewart, who previously finished fifth in the GUKPT Manchester Main Event, took eighth place this time for £2,590. Seventh place went to Neil Woolfrey, who earned £3,390. Sixth place and a career-best result (£4,600) went to Sam Hughes. Fifth place went to Gary Fowler, who took home £6,480. Connor Heelis finished fourth, adding £9,330 to his bankroll. When play was down to three, the finalists agreed to a deal that narrowed the payout differences, leaving £6,400 and the trophy to play for. Third place went to Ashley Timms, a player with a somewhat controversial reputation. In a key hand, Timms was all-in on the turn with a Broadway straight (A-Q), while Bellamy called with K-J, having made two pair. The river brought Bellamy another king, giving him a full house and sending Timms out in third place. Final Table Results – £250 GUKPT Blackpool Mini Main Event 1. Fraser Bellamy — £27,945* 2. Michael Rosaman — £23,135* 3. Ashley Timms — £20,105* 4. Connor Heelis — £9,330 5. Gary Fowler — £6,480 6. Sam Hughes — £4,600 7. Neil Woolfrey — £3,390 8. Peter Stewart — £2,590 9. George Heath — £2,040 * — prizes reflect a three-way deal, with £6,400 reserved for the champion Other Key Events: PLO High Roller and NLHE Turbo The GUKPT Blackpool schedule also featured a £1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller. This event drew 22 players and generated a prize pool of £23,750, with only three players making the money. Jay Harwood, usually found in the GUKPT commentary booth, finished third for £4,750. After his elimination, David Doherty and Brandon Sheils faced off heads-up. Doherty took down the title and the top prize of £11,870, while Sheils earned £7,130 for second place. Another notable event was the £200 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo, which attracted 66 entries. The winner was Keith Littlewood, who turned his buy-in into £3,690. £1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller Results 1. David Doherty — £11,870 2. Brandon Sheils — £7,130 3. Jay Harwood — £4,750 £200 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo Results 1. Keith Littlewood — £3,690 What’s Next: Schedule and Expectations for GUKPT Blackpool Despite Bonfire Night celebrations in the UK, the action continues at Grosvenor Casino on South Promenade in Blackpool with a packed poker schedule. At noon, Day 2 of the £1,500 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller gets underway. Registration remains open until the start of play, which is important as there were 43 entries after Day 1, leaving a £40,600 overlay against the £100,000 guarantee. Andrew Bradshaw leads the chip counts heading into Day 2 with a stack of 776,000. Other players still in contention include Priyan De Mel (536,000), Mitch Johnson (378,000), Brandon Sheils (371,000), Endrit Geci (330,000), Kully Sidhu (233,000), Bryan Taylor (191,000), and Jamie Dale (117,000). An hour after the High Roller resumes, the first of three starting flights for the series’ Main Event — the £1,250 GUKPT Blackpool Main Event — will begin. At 5:00 pm GMT, the £150 NLHE Deepstack kicks off, and at 8:00 pm there’s a £140 satellite awarding at least 10 seats worth £1,250 each to the Main Event. Context: The GUKPT Series and Its Significance The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is one of the oldest and most prestigious poker series in the UK, bringing together the country’s and Europe’s top players every year. The tour visits various cities, and the Blackpool stop is traditionally considered one of the largest and most popular, thanks to its high turnout and variety of formats. Success at the GUKPT often serves as a springboard for a professional poker career. Fraser Bellamy is an accomplished tournament player, and this title is yet another testament to his high level of skill. Winning in such a large field and at such a prestigious stop adds significant weight to his poker résumé and can serve as motivation for other ambitious players. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news from major live series like the GUKPT is not only an interesting way to follow the poker world, but also a valuable source of practical lessons. First, the success of players like Fraser Bellamy shows how important not only technical skills are, but also psychological resilience, the ability to make decisions under pressure, and to capitalize on even small edges. Second, the structure of GUKPT tournaments — where deals are often struck at the final stages and final table hands are decisive — can serve as an excellent example for study and analysis. In PPPoker clubs, you can recreate similar scenarios to improve your ICM play and make optimal decisions on the bubble and in heads-up situations. Finally, following the dynamics of tournament series and analyzing final table hands can provide inspiration to elevate your own game. Use the experience of professionals to develop your strategy, learn from your mistakes, and confidently pursue your poker goals in PPPoker clubs.