“Everyone played so well, and I really enjoyed the final table,” said Wantao Tang after clinching his biggest live tournament win to date at the 2025 GUKPT London Main Event. The UK-based player triumphed over a competitive 429-player field to secure a massive £83,400, besting Bobby Nur in a dramatic heads-up showdown.
GUKPT London Main Event Final Table Results:
| Position | Player | Country | Payout (GBP) |
| 1 | Wantao Tang | United Kingdom | £83,400 |
| 2 | Bobby Nur | United Kingdom | £61,550 |
| 3 | Gary Fisher | United Kingdom | £45,400 |
| 4 | Ben Marshall | United Kingdom | £33,520 |
| 5 | Jiaze Li | China | £24,790 |
| 6 | Harry Barlow | United Kingdom | £18,340 |
| 7 | Arshia Rezai | United Kingdom | £13,630 |
| 8 | Chris Yong | United Kingdom | £10,260 |
| 9 | Thomas Clack | United Kingdom | £7,940 |
Winner’s Reaction:
“I think I won all the flips today, so that’s the biggest thing,” Tang reflected after his victory. “Everyone played so well, and I really enjoyed the final table.”
Tang also expressed gratitude for the boisterous support from his backers and friends, who cheered him on throughout the event.
“They’re all my backers and my friends, so they should be rooting for me! I’m just so happy; it’s unbelievable,” he added.
Tang’s Journey to Victory:
2025 has been a breakthrough year for Tang, who began the year with a runner-up finish at the Aspers Winter Festival, earning £16,971. Just a week later, he finished fourth in the PokerStars at The Hippodrome Winter Series Main Event for £11,283. His success continued throughout the year, including a final table appearance at the Grosvenor UK Poker Open, where he also cashed in multiple events. Most notably, Tang captured his first victory earlier in the year in Glasgow, taking down the 888poker LIVE £330 Mystery Bounty for £4,900.
With a string of solid performances and now a major tournament victory under his belt, Tang’s sights are firmly set on ending 2025 on a high note.
Final Table Recap:
The final table featured intense play, with Tang starting second in chips behind Harry Barlow. However, Tang quickly moved into the lead after eliminating Thomas Clack in ninth place. Despite starting as the short stack, Bobby Nur mounted a strong comeback, including a crucial four-bet shove with ace-jack suited that forced Tang to fold his ace-queen. Nur continued his climb, eliminating Chris Yong in eighth and advancing further as others fell.
After a series of eliminations, the field narrowed to three. Nur’s ace-king cracked Ben Marshall’s pocket tens on the river, bringing him to the final two. The heads-up battle between Tang and Nur lasted for just over 30 minutes, with Tang holding a commanding 3:1 chip lead going into the final hand.
Nur moved all-in with A♠J♠, and Tang, holding K♠K♦, snap-called. The board ran out 8♦ 6♦ 3♣ 5♠ 2♠, sealing Tang’s victory and the £83,400 prize. Tang’s win is a testament to his resilience and consistency, marking the pinnacle of his poker career to date.
FAQs:
- What is the GUKPT?
The GUKPT (Grosvenor UK Poker Tour) is one of the largest and most prestigious poker tours in the UK, featuring multiple events across the country.
- How many players participated in the 2025 GUKPT London Main Event?
The 2025 GUKPT London Main Event attracted a field of 429 players.
- What did Wantao Tang win?
Tang took home £83,400 for his victory in the 2025 GUKPT London Main Event.
- Who was the runner-up at the 2025 GUKPT London Main Event?
Bobby Nur finished in second place, earning £61,550.
- What other notable wins does Wantao Tang have in 2025?
In addition to his victory at GUKPT London, Tang also finished as runner-up in the Aspers Winter Festival and fourth in the PokerStars at The Hippodrome Winter Series Main Event.
