Adam Wilkinson has claimed victory in the GUKPT Blackpool Main Event, according to PokerNews. The tournament drew 190 entries at a £1,250 buy-in, generating a total prize pool of £237,500, with Wilkinson walking away with the top prize of £55,035.
Michael Whitehead came closest to denying Wilkinson the title, finishing as runner-up and earning £42,435. Chris Guertin rounded out the top three, collecting £26,580 for his third-place result. Christopher Wood took fourth place for £17,790, while Jon Kalmar secured £12,210 in fifth.
Chris Cox departed the final table in sixth place, receiving £8,880. Benjamin Hill finished seventh for £6,980, and Trevor Reardon exited in eighth place with £5,920. Peter Charalambous rounded out the nine-handed final table in ninth position, earning £5,200.
The Blackpool stop concludes ahead of the 2026 GUKPT Grand Final, scheduled for November 19–29 at Grosvenor Victoria in London. That Main Event carries a £2,000 buy-in and a £500,000 guarantee. PokerNews reported that Alan Stearn won the 2025 GUKPT Grand Final Main Event, a result that earned him £125,645.
Originally reported by PokerNews.
