The first Genting Poker Series event of 2017 took place at the Genting Club in Luton over the weekend and set the bar for the remainder of the year’s stops. Three-hundred and thirty-four entries created a £133,600 prize pool and it was John Bonadies who got his hands on the winner’s trophy and £31,591 in cash.
Official Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Bonadies | £31,591* |
| 2 | Paul Danko | £20,010* |
| 3 | Rob Buky | £21,519* |
| 4 | Craig Sarginson | £8,950 |
| 5 | Ed Overall | £7,220 |
| 6 | Jacque Ramsden | £5,740 |
| 7 | Stephen Weatherall | £4,410 |
| 8 | Aaron Lincoln | £3,210 |
| 9 | Ben Winsor | £2,540 |
*reflects a three-handed deal
Day 1a saw 11 players progress from the 59 entrants, with Day 1b attracting 100 players to the Genting-branded tables; 24 of those navigated their way through the shark-infested waters.