Curtis Harrison Wins WPT UK Championship 2023, Takes Home £2,250,000
The World Poker Tour UK Championship 2023 reached its climax, with Curtis Harrison emerging victorious and claiming the £2,250,000 top prize. His final hand against Karen Bahbi was a thrilling conclusion to the tournament. Harrison's journey to victory was not smooth. Earlier, he lost a crucial flip with ace-king against Bahbi's pocket eights. However, he managed to claw his way back, ultimately tripling his stack to a massive 2,250,000. The final hand saw Harrison three-bet from the cut-off, isolating Bahbi. Both players improved to a set on the 8♥4♦Q♣ flop. Desperate, Bahbi moved all-in for 560,000. She showed 8♠8♣, but Harrison's Q♥Q♦ held up. Bahbi was eliminated in twenty-third place, taking home £520. Curtis Harrison's resilience paid off. Despite initial setbacks, he navigated the tournament expertly, culminating in a £2,250,000 win. Karen Bahbi's run ended in twenty-third place, but she still secured a substantial £520 prize.
