WSOP Circuit at Dusk Till Dawn: Anthony Kennedy Wins the Mini Main as First Three Rings Are Awarded
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The WSOP Circuit stop at Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham has awarded its first three gold rings, and UK players won all of them. The biggest result so far came in the £300 NLH Mini Main, where Anthony Kennedy won the title for £39,120.
The series runs until 16 November 2026 and has 13 ring events in total. Its biggest event is the WSOP-C Main Event, which costs £1,350 + £150 to enter and has a £1,000,000 guarantee. The first starting day is complete: 62 entries played and nine made it through to Day 2. Britain’s Gary Nordigian leads with 701,000 chips.
Event #1: £300 Mini Main – Anthony Kennedy
The Mini Main drew 1,363 entries and built a prize pool of £354,380. 204 players made Day 2, and all of them had already reached the money, with a minimum cash of £500. The final four players agreed a deal, so third place took less money than fourth. Kennedy won the ring, £39,120 and a WSOP Paradise Package worth $5,000.
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Anthony Kennedy | United Kingdom | £39,120 |
| 2 | Tai Hoang | United Kingdom | £33,130 |
| 3 | Nicholas Bobeszko | United Kingdom | £30,310 |
| 4 | Chase Wilson | United Kingdom | £31,740 |
| 5 | Joseph Aucott | United Kingdom | £13,650 |
| 6 | James Fowler | United Kingdom | £10,650 |
| 7 | Malcolm McKinlay | United Kingdom | £8,650 |
| 8 | Kenny King | United Kingdom | £6,611 |
| 9 | Tony Watt | United Kingdom | £5,600 |
| 10 | Philip Clarke | United Kingdom | £4,550 |
Event #4: £300 7-Max – Nathan Jones
The £300 7-Max drew 266 entries for a £69,160 prize pool. The top 29 places were paid, with a minimum cash of £500. Nathan Jones beat China’s Cheng Zhu heads-up and won £15,250.
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Nathan Jones | United Kingdom | £15,250 |
| 2 | Cheng Zhu | China | £9,750 |
| 3 | Daniel Suns | United Kingdom | £6,750 |
| 4 | Angelos Michael | Cyprus | £5,252 |
| 5 | Jack O’Neill | United Kingdom | £4,250 |
| 6 | Aarya Thakkar | India | £3,250 |
| 7 | Shuaida Cheng | China | £2,500 |
| 8 | Tanmay Hingorani | United Kingdom | £2,000 |
| 9 | Kevin Houghton | United Kingdom | £2,000 |
| 10 | Matthew Gray | United Kingdom | £1,500 |
Event #6: £300 Seniors – Ian Morris
The £300 Seniors event, open to players aged 50 and over, had 139 entries and a £36,140 prize pool. The top 21 finishers were paid, with a minimum cash of £610. Ian Morris won it for £8,455.
- Ian Morris (United Kingdom) – £8,455
- Martyn Cavanagh (United Kingdom) – £5,564
- Gerhard Brimmers (Germany) – £3,785
- Mazalahedwa Bako (United Kingdom) – £2,661
- James Clossick (United Kingdom) – £1,937
- Mark Manson (United Kingdom) – £1,461
- Waheed Ashraf (United Kingdom) – £1,143
- Anthony Arlott (United Kingdom) – £930
- Andrew Tuxoworth (United Kingdom) – £787
- James Moult (United Kingdom) – £695
What’s Next
Ten more ring events are left before the festival ends on 16 November, including the £1M-guaranteed Main Event. For schedules and live updates, visit the official WSOP Circuit and Dusk Till Dawn websites.
FAQs
1. Who won the WSOP Circuit Mini Main at Dusk Till Dawn?
Anthony Kennedy won the £300 NLH Mini Main for £39,120 and a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package.
2. How many entries did the Mini Main attract?
The event attracted 1,363 entries and generated a total prize pool of £354,380.
3. Who won the £300 7-Max event?
Nathan Jones won the £300 7-Max event, beating Cheng Zhu heads-up to collect £15,250.
4. Who won the WSOP Circuit Seniors event?
Ian Morris won the £300 Seniors event for £8,455. The tournament was open to players aged 50 and over.
5. What is the Main Event guarantee at WSOP Circuit Dusk Till Dawn 2026?
The WSOP Circuit Main Event has a £1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool and a buy-in of £1,350 + £150.
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