The PokerStars UKIPT Series returned to the Hippodrome Casino in London from 26-29 March, with Malaysian Chris Yong the dominant force with his hyper-aggressive style of play responsible for a string of eliminations and him winning the trophy and £10,986.

A total of 160 players created a prize pool just short of £39,000 with Yong taking the biggest chunk after topping a final table that featured players from five different countries.

After Richard Paul departed in third, Yong and Joseph Pateman agreed a chop, leaving £1,800 and the trophy on top. With a two-to-one chip advantage, Yong was always favourite to go on and seal the deal, which he did when his pocket kings prevailed against Pateman's pocket 10s.

The Hippodrome is a happy hunting ground for Yong who finished fifth at UKIPT London earlier in the year.

UKIPT Series
1st Chris Yong, Malaysia £10,986
2nd Joseph Pateman, United Kingdom £7,819
3rd Richard Paul, United Kingdom £4,305
4th Mark Hitchens, United Kingdom £3,105
5th Jesus Castro, Spain £2,320
6th Richard Heron,, Ireland £1,745
7th Gabriel Gusetoiu, Romania £1,260
8th Richard Brabin, United Kingdom £1,025