4 May 2026 – 9 May 2026
UK POKER LEAGUE BY 888POKER
Grosvenor G Casino
UK Poker League by 888poker – UKPL Blackpool
📅 5 – 10 May 2026
🏨 Venue: Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool
Situated in The Sandcastle complex in Blackpool, Grosvenor Casino Blackpool is a well-known destination for gaming, dining, and live entertainment on the UK coast.
The venue offers a wide selection of live table games, including Blackjack and Roulette, alongside a modern slots area. Poker players can expect a lively atmosphere with regular tournaments and strong cash game action, especially during major series like UKPL.
With its seaside location, full-service casino floor, and solid tournament infrastructure, it provides a comfortable and dynamic setting for both recreational players and more experienced grinders.
🎯 Festival Overview
The UK Poker League by 888poker (UKPL) is one of the most recognizable mid-stakes live circuits in the UK, combining affordable buy-ins with strong guarantees and a friendly field.
📊 The Blackpool stop features:
A £100,000 GTD Main Event
A £50,000 GTD Opening Voyage
A £50,000 GTD High Roller
Plenty of side events including PLO, KO formats, and seniors events
🎟️ Satellites
🎯 A large number of satellites to the Main Event and other tournaments are running daily throughout the festival.
👉 Great opportunity to:
qualify for bigger events at a lower cost
build your live bankroll
take shots in higher buy-ins with minimal risk
🥇 Main Event – £560 (£500 + £60) – £100,000 GTD
📅 Day 1A – Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 15:00
📅 Day 1B – Friday, May 8, 2026 – 13:00
📅 Day 1C – Friday, May 8, 2026 – 18:00
📅 Day 1D – Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 12:00
📅 Day 2 – Sunday, May 10, 2026 – 12:00
💰 Guarantee: £100,000
🧱 Starting Stack: 50,000
⏱️ Levels:
Day 1A & 1C: 30 minutes
Day 1B & 1D: 40 minutes
Day 2: 40 minutes
🔁 Re-entry: Unlimited
🚢 Opening Voyage – £250 (£220 + £30) – £50,000 GTD
📅 Day 1A – Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 12:00
📅 Day 1B – Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – 12:00
📅 Day 1C (Turbo) – Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – 19:00
📅 Day 2 – Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 12:00
💰 Guarantee: £50,000
🧱 Starting Stack: 50,000
⏱️ Levels:
Regular: 30 minutes
Turbo: 15 minutes
🔁 Re-entry: Unlimited
💎 High Roller – £1,100 (£1,000 + £100) – £50,000 GTD
📅 Day 1 – Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 14:00
📅 Day 2 – Friday, May 8, 2026 – 12:00
💰 Guarantee: £50,000
🧱 Starting Stack: 100,000
⏱️ Levels: 40 minutes
🔁 Re-entry: Unlimited
🔥 The KO Rumble – £300 (£100 + £100 + £100)
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 18:00
💰 Guarantee: £5,000
🎯 Bounty: £20
🧱 Starting Stack: 30,000
⏱️ Levels: 20 minutes
🧠 PLO 4/5/6 – £150 (£130 + £20)
📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 17:00
💰 Guarantee: £10,000
🧱 Starting Stack: 20,000
⏱️ Levels:
First levels: 30 minutes
Later levels: 20 minutes
🎯 Big Shot – £200 (£175 + £25) – £15,000 GTD
📅 Sunday, May 10, 2026 – 15:00
🧱 Starting Stack: 25,000
⏱️ Levels: 30 minutes
👴 Seniors Event – £150 (£130 + £20) – £5,000 GTD
📅 Sunday, May 10, 2026 – 14:00
🧱 Starting Stack: 20,000
⏱️ Levels:
First 4 levels: 30 minutes
Then: 25 minutes
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