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Martin Lechner Wins 888poker LIVE Glasgow Main Event
Online PokerMarch 23, 2026·1 min read

Martin Lechner Wins 888poker LIVE Glasgow Main Event


The 888poker LIVE Glasgow Main Event took place from March 14 to 22, 2026, at Grosvenor’s Merchant City Casino. The event attracted 348 entries and a prize pool of £264,800, with a hefty guarantee of £250,000.

Martin Lechner, from Austria, won the Main Event, taking home £57,515 and the trophy. This was Lechner’s first time attending an 888poker LIVE event, and he managed to quietly amass over $220,000 in live tournament earnings prior to his latest triumph.

Richard Kellett finished as the runner-up, winning £44,745. John Clements finished in third place, winning £26,950. Ian Simpson finished in third place in the High Roller event, winning £13,770.

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