2026 PartyPoker Tour kicks off in Sheffield with £40K prize pool at stake
The 2026 PartyPoker Tour is underway in Sheffield, drawing poker players from across the UK. With a guaranteed prize pool of £40,000, the event has already attracted 111 entries—99 of whom remain in contention. The competition is now at Level 4, with blinds set at 200/400 and a big blind ante of 400 in play. Early in the level, a notable hand unfolded when George Achillea opened the betting to 800 from the Lo-jack position. Christopher Briddon then called from the Cut-off, keeping the action moving. Justin Baldwin entered the pot with a three-bet to 2,000, but his hole card was accidentally exposed during the deal.
After both opponents folded, Baldwin revealed his hand. The dealer proceeded to the flop, where Baldwin followed up with a continuation bet of 3,000.
The tournament continues with 99 players still competing for the £40,000 prize pool. As the blinds increase, the remaining participants will face tougher decisions in the coming levels. The next rounds will determine who advances deeper into the event.
