Jack McMullan scored the biggest win at the PartyPoker Tour Glasgow Mini Main Event

The Mini Main Event of the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow has concluded with a record prize pool, where Jack McMullan achieved the best result of his poker career.

The Mini Main Event of the PartyPoker Tour series has concluded in Glasgow, Scotland, not only setting a record for the number of participants but also marking the most significant achievement in Jack McMullan’s career. The tournament, with a £150 buy-in and a £50,000 guarantee, attracted 701 players, creating a prize pool of £87,625—well above both the guarantee and last year’s figure (£59,000 in 2025). Record Participation and Prize Pool Growth The Mini Main Event of the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow traditionally attracts a large number of players, but this year set a new attendance record with 701 entries. This not only surpassed the guarantee but also significantly increased the total prize pool. For comparison, in 2025, the same tournament drew 590 participants, with a guarantee of £50,000. Thanks to this influx of players, the prize pool grew to £87,625, ensuring much larger payouts at the final table. This was important for all finalists, as they were competing not just for the trophy but also for substantial cash prizes. Final Table Action: Key Hands and Eliminations The final table lasted about five hours and was filled with dramatic moments. The battle for the top prize featured both experienced players and newcomers for whom this final table was a new milestone in their poker careers. Here’s how the action unfolded at the final table: 10th place — Craig McCairns : Craig McCairns, who finished 10th last year, made the final table again but this time finished in ninth place. His stack was minimal—just four big blinds. He went all-in with K9 but lost to Max Sinclair, who held pocket tens. 8th place — Mark Johnston : An hour after McCairns’ exit, Mark Johnston went all-in with about 10 big blinds and A7. However, Jack McMullan had pocket kings in the big blind. The board didn’t help Johnston, and he finished in eighth place. 7th place — Abdul Mukit : Abdul Mukit, last year’s High Roller (£1,000) champion, was down to five big blinds and raised to 4.5 BB with J10. Oliver Hutchins called with queens and put Mukit all-in on a monotone A-K-2 flop (clubs). Mukit called, but the board didn’t improve his hand, and he finished seventh. 6th place — Max Sinclair : Max Sinclair earned the biggest payout of his career—£2,650—but was eliminated after an unlucky hand against McMullan. Jack opened with Q6 on the button, Sinclair went all-in with AJ. A queen hit the river, sending Sinclair to the rail. 5th place — Joe Beevers : The legendary Joe Beevers, PartyPoker Tour ambassador, three-bet all-in with A10s (diamonds) against McMullan’s open with A8s (hearts). An eight came on the flop, Beevers picked up a flush draw on the turn, but the river didn’t improve his hand, and he finished fifth. 4th place — Callum Wallace : Callum Wallace was all-in with KQ against McMullan’s A3s (diamonds). The flop brought an ace and two diamonds, and the turn brought another ace, leaving Wallace drawing dead. The Top Three and the Deal When three players remained, their stacks were roughly even, and they made a deal, guaranteeing themselves at least £10,000 each. An additional £3,000 and the winner’s trophy remained up for grabs. Soon after the deal, in a blind-versus-blind hand, Welch was all-in with A4 against McMullan’s K6. A six hit the turn, and Welch finished third, leaving heads-up play. Heads-Up and Jack McMullan’s Victory At the start of heads-up, Jack McMullan had a two-to-one chip lead over Oliver Hutchins. McMullan continued to build his stack, winning small pots, and eventually took all of his opponent’s chips. In the final hand, Hutchins went all-in with A2, and McMullan called with J9s (hearts). The flop came A-Q-4, giving Hutchins top pair, but the turn (8) and river (10) gave McMullan a straight, the win, the trophy, and the top prize of £13,200. This was Jack’s biggest career win; his previous best was second place in 2016 for £560. Final Payout Table for the Mini Main Event PartyPoker Tour Glasgow Below are the final table results, reflecting the three-way deal among the finalists: 1st place: Jack McMullan — £13,200* 2nd place: Oliver Hutchins — £10,500* 3rd place: Welch — £10,000* 4th place: Callum Wallace — £5,800 5th place: Joe Beevers — £4,250 6th place: Max Sinclair — £2,650 7th place: Abdul Mukit — £2,000 8th place: Mark Johnston — £1,650 9th place: Craig McCairns — £1,350 * — payouts as a result of the three-way deal Series Continues: £500 Main Event with £100,000 Guarantee Immediately after the Mini Main Event, the series’ main tournament began—the PartyPoker Tour Glasgow Main Event with a £500 buy-in and a £100,000 guarantee. The second of four starting flights will take place on August 7. The first flight saw 103 players, with 26 advancing to Day 2. David Gallagher led after Day 1a with a stack of 461,000. Close behind was Nicholas Scott with 435,000. Among those advancing to Day 2 were Mini Main Event finalists Abdul Mukit (266,000) and Mark Johnston (252,000), as well as Kyle Scott (245,000), Robbie Bull (158,000), and Nicholas Swann (85,000). Quick Overview of Key Players and Events Jack McMullan : Before this win, he had only one result in the Hendon Mob database—second place in 2016 (£560). Now he’s a trophy holder with £13,200. Joe Beevers : The well-known PartyPoker Tour ambassador made the final table but finished fifth after a dramatic hand against McMullan. Abdul Mukit : Last year’s High Roller champion, this time finished seventh in the Mini Main Event and also advanced to Day 2 of the Main Event. Mark Johnston : Mini Main Event finalist, also continues to compete in the Main Event. Craig McCairns : Made the Mini Main Event final table two years in a row (10th in 2025, 9th in 2026). Poker Terms and Formats Explained Buy-in — the amount a player pays to enter a tournament. It was £150 for the Mini Main Event and £500 for the Main Event. Guarantee (Guaranteed) — the minimum prize pool the tournament organizer promises to pay out, regardless of the number of participants. Stack — the number of chips a player has at any given point in the tournament. For example, the Day 1a Main Event chip leader had 461,000 chips. Big Blind (BB) — a mandatory bet made by the player in a specific position at the table. Stack sizes are often measured in big blinds. All-in — when a player puts all their chips into the pot. Flop, turn, river — the three stages of dealing community cards in poker: first three cards (flop), then the fourth (turn), and the fifth (river). Deal — an agreement among players at the final table to split the remaining prize pool by mutual consent, rather than by final placement. Heads-up — the final stage of a tournament when only two players remain at the table. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great example of how even tournaments with relatively small buy-ins can generate serious prize pools thanks to high attendance. This is especially relevant for online clubs, where the number of participants directly affects the final prize pool. Therefore, active participation and inviting new players to the clubs can make regular tournaments even more attractive in terms of payouts. Moreover, Jack McMullan’s story shows that even without major previous successes, any player can achieve a significant result with persistence and by seizing their opportunity. This is an inspiring example for everyone who regularly plays in PPPoker club tournaments: success can come unexpectedly, and the final table is not just a battle for prizes but also a chance to make a name for yourself in the poker world. Finally, the example of the three-way deal highlights the importance not only of technical skill but also of negotiation at the final table. In PPPoker tournaments, especially those with large prize pools, understanding ICM and deal-making can significantly increase your final payout. Remember to prepare not just for the game, but also for possible deals in the late stages!