Jacqueline Sherwood Takes Down Ladies Event as UK Open Explodes Into Action

Jacqueline Sherwood Triumphs in Ladies Event as UK Open Kicks Off

The 2025 Grosvenor UK Open has commenced with two events crowning their champions in the first two days of the two-week festival. Jacqueline Sherwood and Dale Wilson emerged victorious in the £115 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies Championship and the £440 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty events, respectively.

The £115 Ladies Championship attracted 95 entries, generating a £9,020 prize pool shared among the top 12 finishers. Jacqueline Sherwood outlasted 94 opponents to claim the title and a career-best £2,180 prize. Natalia Stoddard finished as the runner-up, earning £1,670.

Final Table Results:

1st: Jacqueline Sherwood – £2,180

2nd: Natalia Stoddard – £1,670

3rd: Emma Wilkinson – £1,200

4th: Susan Adams – £850

5th: Carole Clarke – £580

6th: Sophie Stubbs – £500

7th: Peggy Crawford – £450

8th: Olivia Wainwright – £400

9th: Rose Cope – £350

In the £440 Mystery Bounty event, 501 entries created a £190,380 prize pool, with half allocated to mystery bounties and the other half to the regular prize pool. Dale Wilson emerged victorious, claiming the £16,820 top prize after defeating Michael Chappell (£12,990) heads-up.

Notable payouts from the mystery bounty pool included Jordan Daniels (7th – £2,840 plus £11,500 in bounties), Man Li (6th – £3,850 plus £8,000 bounty), and Almat Madaliyev, who claimed the £15,000 jackpot bounty.

Final Table Results:

1st: Dale Wilson – £16,820

2nd: Michael Chappell – £12,990

3rd: Ding Fan – £10,500

4th: Gary Nordigian – £7,080

5th: Darrell Hopkins-Young – £5,210

6th: Man Li – £3,850 + £8,000 bounty

7th: Jordan Daniels – £2,840 + £11,500 bounties

8th: Chen Cheng – £2,140

9th: Robert Boon – £1,630

The UK Open continues with numerous events, including the £1,500 buy-in, £1 million guaranteed Main Event, and the £2,000 NLHE High Roller. Some players qualified for events like the £340 Mini UK Open and the Main Event through a promotion with the Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT).