PokerStars has released the highly anticipated schedule for the 2023 UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), which will include five exciting series in the UK as well as a visit to the Malta Summer Festival.
“We are delighted to bring back the full schedule of the UKIPT, including five stops across the UK, as well as the Irish Poker Open, which was a huge success earlier this year. I am also very pleased to announce that our UKIPT Tournament leaderboard has been introduced and will include the Summer Festival Malta”, said Cedric Billot, Associate Director for Live Events.
Each UK event will feature an exciting £1,100 UKIPT Main Event and a coveted £2,200 UKIPT High Roller, with players able to satellite into these tournaments at a fraction of the cost via PokerStars. The UKIPT Grand Final, with a staggering £1 million guarantee, will be held in Nottingham, while the London leg will include a special Women’s event, bringing even more excitement to the tour.
2023 UKIPT Schedule
| Date | Stop | Venue |
| June 27-July 2 | Malta Summer Festival | Intercontinental Arena |
| July 11-16 | Blackpool | Grosvenor Casino Blackpool |
| Sept 5-10 | Brighton | Rendezvous Casino |
| Sept 19-24 | London | Hippodrome & The Dilly |
| Oct 24-29 | Edinburgh | Genting Fountain Park |
| Nov 4-14 | Nottingham | Dusk Till Dawn |
Player of the Year Leaderboard Makes a Comeback
The much-anticipated Player of the Year leaderboard will return at this year’s UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), with intriguing rewards for the victors. The leaderboard’s reinstatement aims to recognize and reward players for their consistent success throughout the season. More points on the leaderboard directly correlates to greater event performance.
The top three finishers in the series will be awarded the following prizes at the series’ end in late 2023, with results from The Irish Open included:
First prize: A £15,000 package for UKIPT 2024, including £11,000 in live event credits and £4,000 in costs.
Second prize: £2,200 in live event credits for 2024.
Third place: £1,100 in live event credits for 2024.
Players that finish in the money in eligible UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) events will gain significant points. To qualify, players must enter Multi-Table Tournaments with buy-ins more than £220/€220 (excluding satellites). The number of points awarded will be determined by the player’s final competition rating and the total number of entrants.
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