Hoang Caps Off Incredible Week With Redemption Victory
After nine days of poker at Resorts World Birmingham, the PartyPoker Tour stop came to an exciting close on October 19.
The fourth leg of the 2025 season attracted 1,673 total entries across 19 events, generating more than £336,020 in prize pools.
The £500 Main Event drew 343 entries, easily surpassing its £100,000 guarantee with a £152,635 prize pool.
When the dust settled, it was Thailand’s Tai Hoang who captured the trophy and the top prize of £27,420, completing a story of redemption that defined his run in Birmingham.
Redemption After a Near Miss
Hoang’s road to victory was built on determination. Just days earlier, he finished runner-up to Robert Douras in the £150 Mini Main Event, earning £9,080.
Both Hoang and Douras went deep again in the Main Event, proving their consistency. Douras finished fourth for £10,435, capping a strong festival where he collected nearly £25,000 overall.
How the Final Table Played Out
The Main Event final table featured several familiar UK names. Jiten Chauhan entered the finale as one of the short stacks but battled back to secure a career-best £18,320.
Heads-up play between Hoang and Chauhan began nearly even in chips. A key straight gave Hoang the momentum he needed to take control, and he never looked back—clinching his first PartyPoker Tour Main Event title.
Main Event Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tai Hoang | Thailand | £27,420 |
| 2 | Jiten Chauhan | United Kingdom | £18,320 |
| 3 | James Fowler | United Kingdom | £12,970 |
| 4 | Robert Douras | United Kingdom | £10,435 |
| 5 | Joshua Curry | United Kingdom | £8,390 |
| 6 | Michael Casson | United Kingdom | £6,770 |
| 7 | Nicholas Gott | United Kingdom | £5,340 |
| 8 | Timothy Slater | England | £4,120 |
| 9 | Tony Pearce | England | £3,110 |
Festival Highlights and Event Winners
The Birmingham stop featured a wide range of events, including Sviten Special and R.O.S.E.T., offering variety for all types of players.
Robert Douras started strong by winning the £150 Mini Main Event over a 660-entry field, earning £14,370.
Lewis Jordan Henderson won two titles — the £100 R.O.S.E.T. and the £150 PLO Masters Big O — for a combined £2,685.
Other champions included Eva Hola-Smith, who won the £200 NLH Bounty for £1,140, and Calogero Morreale, who took the £150 NLH Mystery Bounty Turbo for £2,350.
In total, more than £76,000 in prize money was awarded to event winners during the nine-day series.
Selected Event Winners
| Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Main Event | 660 | £82,500 | Robert Douras | £14,370 |
| PLO Masters Main Event | 105 | £22,575 | Benjamin Sweetman | £5,696 |
| NLH Bounty | 19 | £2,280 | Eva Hola-Smith | £1,140 |
| NLH Mystery Bounty Turbo | 63 | £4,725 | Calogero Morreale | £2,350 |
| R.O.S.E.T. | 22 | £1,870 | Lewis Jordan Henderson | £705 |
| PLO Masters Big O | 43 | £5,375 | Lewis Jordan Henderson | £1,980 |
| NLH High Roller 7-Max | 42 | £37,800 | Siddhart Sudunagunta | £11,530 |
PartyPoker Tour Birmingham Concludes Successfully
The Birmingham stop delivered strong participation and competitive fields. With back-to-back deep runs by Tai Hoang and Robert Douras, the event marked one of the most notable moments of the 2025 PartyPoker Tour season.
