Spraggy Wins UKIPT Brighton Main Event – A Resounding Live Win

Twitch Streamer Spraggy Wins UKIPT Brighton Main Event

Renowned Twitch streamer Benjamin ‘Spraggy’ Spragg has achieved a significant milestone in his poker career. Securing a triumphant victory at the UKIPT Brighton Main Event 2023. This remarkable win, accompanied by a prize purse of £69,120 ($86,259) has elevated Spraggy’s Live success.

Reflecting on his exhilarating win, Spragg expressed, “These emotions are genuinely overwhelming; it’s beyond words.The final table had such a fantastic atmosphere; it didn’t feel like a typical final table.”

This momentous achievement marked a turning point for Spragg. Surpassing his previous best performance, a sixth-place finish in the 2013 UKIPT Galway Main Event. Notably, to claim the Brighton title, Spragg had to navigate through a competitive field of 352 participants. Spraggy came out victorious in a gripping heads-up battle with renowned high-stakes poker player Dominik Nitsche.

Spraggy Continues Impressive 2023 Live Poker Cashes

This win served as the pinnacle of a highly active year for Spraggy. According to data from Global Poker Index. Spraggy has amassed an impressive tally of 20 recorded live poker scores in 2023. For a total of $197,352 in earnings, contributing significantly to his overall career earnings of $389,408. Someone initially recognized as an ‘online player’ has undergone a remarkable transformation.

In a post-victory interview Benjamin Spragg emphasized the unique appeal of live tournament victories, stating, “There’s a special feeling associated with winning titles in a live setting, surrounded by friends and spectators, immersed in the entire event.”

He continued, “My poker journey began with a UKIPT event in 2013, so for this to be my first major tournament win, it feels like a full-circle moment. Despite encountering numerous near misses, I was determined to put my best foot forward today.”

this landmark win underscores Spragg’s transition from being regarded primarily as an ‘online player’ to embracing his new identity as a bona fide poker professional. Marked by his spectacular EPT victory at the UKIPT Brighton Main Event.”

Spraggy just like his recent Live tournament’s was very vocal on his Twitter account keeping his 53k follower’s up to date as to what was happening on the felt.