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"Pads1161" Leads UK Charge in Recent SCOOP Success

16 Mar 2026

Samantha Doyle 16 Mar 2026

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Patrick Leonard wins SCOOP 56-M: $215 Fixed Limit 2-7 Triple Draw.
Highlights the depth of UK poker talent with strong performances.
SCOOP is a key period for building momentum before live events.

British poker icon Patrick “pads1161” Leonard demonstrated once again why he is considered one of the most versatile forces in the online game. Continuing his relentless run in the PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), Leonard has secured another title, this time navigating the specialized field of SCOOP-56-M: $215 Fixed Limit 2-7 Triple Draw.

The Strength of the UK Online Circuit

Leonard’s victory saw him pocket $5,569 after a focused performance that culminated in a heads-up duel against fellow UK-based player “CnlSayWanker.” This latest triumph is not an isolated incident; reports indicate that Leonard has already racked up multiple victories throughout this year's series, cementing his legacy as a mixed-game specialist.

The final table of Event 56-M served as a showcase for the current depth of British poker talent. Beyond the heads-up finalists, the United Kingdom was also represented by “The TJS,” who claimed a third-place finish and a $3,117 payday.