Ian Simpson is on a heater. The 888poker brand ambassador won the UK Poker League Manchester Main Event, just days after taking down the High Roller.
Variance seems to be optional for Ian Simpson. The Brit recently won the £1,100 High Roller at UKPL Manchester for £16,620 in prize money. For Simpson, that was just the warm‑up. The poker pro won another trophy shortly after. The £560 Main Event drew 345 entries, creating a prize pool of £163,870.
That sum was shared among 44 players. The lion’s share was settled at the Final Table. In the end, Ian Simpson had all the chips in front of him. Ali Mallu finished as runner‑up (£25,400), while Ian Simpson collected the trophy and £38,000 in prize money.
2026 UK Poker League by 888poker – UKPL Manchester
Date: September 15 to 20
Location: Grosvenor Casino Bury New Road, Manchester
Events: 7 + Satellites
Buy-Ins: £150 to £1,100; Satellites from £90
888poker Main Event
Buy-In: £560
Entries: 345
Prize Money: £163,870
ITM: 44
Final Table Payouts
1st: Ian Simpson, £38,000
2nd: Ali Mallu, £25,400
3rd: Lewis Spencer, £16,700
4th: Ronnie Marland, £11,000
5th: Tom Cazaletz, £7,500
6th: Callum Morgan, £5,400
7th: Gaoyang Yang, £4,200
8th: Mohammed Ifzail, £3,400
9th: Colin Myott, £2,840
