For 888poker ambassador Ian Simpson, Coventry once more proved to be a fitting venue. Simpson has added yet another honor to his resume by winning the £200 Dragon Rumble. After claiming the £550 Dragon tournament title for £21,360 following his success in 2023. With his recent triumph in the £200 Rumble Turbo, he has earned £4,380. Therefore confirming his presence on the poker scene.
Often combining his serious approach to poker with a light-hearted attitude, Simpson is well-known for his energetic nature and sense of humor. Following his triumph, he jokingly referred to himself on social media as the “Poundshop Haxton,” a playful homage to poker great Isaac Haxton, with whom he has a propensity of donning facemasks during live poker games.
Ian Simpson: 22 pounds Final Table Overview for Rumble Turbo
Attracting 108 players, the £200 Rumble Turbo event produced a prize fund of £18,470. The top 15 finishers divided the prizes; the first-place prize was £4,380.
Ian Simpson Final Table Results:
| Rank | Player | Prize |
| 1 | Ian Simpson | £4,380 |
| 2 | Ben Miller | £3,320 |
| 3 | Andrew Abernathy | £2,380 |
| 4 | Edward Spencer-Small | £1,650 |
| 5 | Stephen Barnes | £1,160 |
| 6 | Andrew Cowley | £870 |
| 7 | Jurek Jamrozy | £760 |
| 8 | Sirous Bakhtiari | £680 |
| 9 | Lee French | £610 |
Lee French left the last table first of those departing. This puts him nearer the $400,000 mark in live tournament profits. After French left, Sirous Bakhtiari and Jurek Jamrozy joined him; Andrew Cowley completed in sixth place and made his first live cash in nine years.
The Excellent Form of Stephen Barnes Persistent
Claiming the first four-figure prize of the event, Stephen Barnes, the reigning 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event champion, pocketed £1,160 for his fifth-place finish. With successes in events including the £200 Grosvenor Easter Beast and a fifth-place finish in the £700 London Poker Festival, where he made £20,000 on top of his previous £58,000 Manchester triumph, Barnes has been enjoying a great 2024.
A Title War: A Battle Of Ian Simpson
Following Andrew Abernathy’s third-place finish at £2,380, the event moved into its heads-up stage where Ian Simpson faced Ben Miller. Two rivals fought for the trophy, the title, and the largest reward pool share. Simpson came out on top, adding still another tournament victory to his already outstanding resume of poker successes.
888poker LIVE Coventry: Recap of Results
Notable winners of the continuing 888poker LIVE Coventry series have already emerged. With a £19,831 prize from the £560 UKPL Main Event, Jamie Morris is right now the series’s top earner. Chen Cheng trails closely with a £19,750 payout for his £1,100 UKPL High Roller victory.
Key Results So Far:
| Event | Entrants | Prize Pool | Champion | Prize |
| £560 UKPL Main Event | 224 | £106,390 | Jamie Morris | £19,831 |
| £1,100 UKPL High Roller | 63 | £59,850 | Chen Cheng | £19,750 |
| £200 Opening Voyage | 312 | £59,280 | Alex Montgomery | £9,520 |
| £440 Mystery Bounty | 167 | £31,730 | Mindaugas Kurlenskas | £7,120 |
| £220 UKPL Mid Shot | 127 | £24,130 | Lukas Dimsa | £5,720 |
| £330 The Big Shot | 76 | £21,660 | Micaela Arcusin | £5,480 |
| £330 Mega Knockout | 114 | £21,660 | Lesli Lamnea | £5,130 |
| £200 The Rumble Turbo | 108 | £18,470 | Ian Simpson | £4,380 |
| £150 UKPL Seniors | 54 | £6,740 | David Halliday | £2,035 |
| £110 PLO 4/5/6 Card | 69 | £6,555 | Craig Bickerton | £1,610 |
Forthcoming 888poker LIVE events from Coventry
In Coventry, the action is far from finished since several interesting events are scheduled for the next days. Players still have opportunity to take part in elite tournaments including the 888poker LIVE Main Event and the £1,888 High Roller One Dayer.
Remaining Schedule:
| Date | Time | Entry Fee | Event |
| Oct 17 | 12:00 | £1,888+£112 | High Roller One Dayer |
| Oct 17 | 13:00 | £800+£88 | 888poker LIVE Main Event Day 1B |
| Oct 17 | 17:00 | £220+£30 | The Mayhem |
| Oct 17 | 18:00 | £100+£10 | 888poker LIVE Main Event Cash Out Turbo Sat |
| Oct 17 | 21:00 | £800+£88 | 888poker LIVE Main Event Day 1C Turbo |
“PokerKron gets ready for the 888poker KO Games”.
Apart from the Coventry event, there is growing buzz about the forthcoming 888poker Knockout (KO) Games, scheduled to begin October 20. Notable players like “PokerKron” have been causing stir by warm-up for the KO series using current affairs. Drawing the interest of poker aficionados all around, the KO Games offer fierce competition and large prize pools.
The KO Games calendar is now available for individuals wishing to take part and offers a comprehensive overview of events to suit different bankrolls and play approaches.
For more updates keep eyes on POKERBOL.
