Grosvenor October Poker Series: 888LIVE, G300, G200, and GUKPT

In October, the Grosvenor Poker network will host major tournaments—888LIVE, G300, G200, and GUKPT—with a total prize pool of over £500,000 across England.

October promises to be an action-packed month for poker fans in England: the Grosvenor Poker network has prepared several major events across the country. The schedule features stops of the popular 888LIVE, G300, G200, and GUKPT series, covering London, Manchester, Newcastle, Portsmouth, and Blackpool. In just one week, players are guaranteed a prize pool of at least £200,000, and the total pool for all October events will exceed half a million pounds. In this article, we’ll give you a detailed overview of each tournament, their features and qualification opportunities, and explain why these events are important for PPPoker club players. 888LIVE London: Major Festival at Victoria Casino The October poker marathon kicks off with the 888LIVE London stop, taking place from October 8 to 18 at the famous Grosvenor Victoria Casino (The Vic) in London. This year, the series has been rebranded and is now simply called 888LIVE, dropping the former 888poker LIVE name. Despite the name change, the festival program remains rich and varied. The Main Event starts on October 15 and promises to be one of the biggest tournaments of the month. The buy-in is £1,250, with an impressive £250,000 guarantee. For players’ convenience, there are three starting days (flights), after which the top players will meet at the Day 2 tables on Saturday, and the champion will be crowned on Sunday, October 18. However, the excitement begins well before the Main Event. On the very first day of the festival, the Crazy 8 tournament will take place with a £500 buy-in and a £100,000 guarantee. Shortly after, the Mini Main will be held with a £340 buy-in and the same £100,000 guarantee. High-stakes players can look forward to the High Roller with a £2,000 buy-in and a six-figure prize pool. The schedule also includes the Big Shot tournament (£550), The Dragon event, Pot Limit Omaha tournaments, numerous satellites, and even a charity tournament. Over 11 days, more than a dozen different events will be held, catering to players with various bankrolls and playing styles. Last year, the Main Event attracted 367 entries and generated a prize pool of £383,500, significantly exceeding the advertised guarantee. The winner was Gang Wang, who defeated Calogero Morreale heads-up to claim the top prize of £86,600. Dates: October 8-18 Venue: Grosvenor Victoria Casino, London Main Event: £1,250 buy-in, £250,000 guarantee Key Tournaments: Crazy 8 — £500 buy-in, £100,000 guarantee Mini Main — £340 buy-in, £100,000 guarantee High Roller — £2,000 buy-in, six-figure guarantee Big Shot, The Dragon, Pot Limit Omaha, charity tournament, satellites 2023 Results: 367 entries in the Main Event Prize pool — £383,500 Winner — Gang Wang (£86,600) Runner-up — Calogero Morreale G300 in Manchester: Deep Structure for £300 Almost immediately after 888LIVE wraps up, the G300 tournament in Manchester takes over from October 20 to 25 at Manchester BNR. This is already the ninth stop of the 2026 season. The G300 tournament was launched this year and offers players a unique combination: a relatively affordable buy-in (£260+£40) and a deep structure with a £100,000 guarantee. Organizers position the G300 as the optimal choice for those who want more playing time and room to maneuver for £300. Unlike tournaments with lower buy-ins, here players get a larger starting stack — 40,000 chips — and blind levels in standard starting days last 30 minutes. For those who prefer a faster pace, there’s a turbo flight on Sunday morning with shorter levels. Manchester will host four live starting days, as well as an online flight on Wednesday evening. All survivors from the starting days will meet on Sunday, October 25, at 16:00 for Day 2, where the champion will be determined. Dates: October 20-25 Venue: Manchester BNR Buy-in: £260+£40 Guarantee: £100,000 Starting stack: 40,000 chips Level duration: 30 minutes (standard flights), turbo flight available Number of starting days: 4 live + 1 online G200: Double Tournament in Newcastle and Portsmouth On the same dates as the G300 in Manchester, from October 20 to 25, two G200 series tournaments will be held — in Newcastle and Portsmouth. This is the 12th stop of the 2026 season, and both tournaments are aimed at players who prefer more affordable buy-ins. Entry to each is £175+£25, with a £50,000 guarantee at each stop. This means that in just one week, across three cities (Manchester, Newcastle, Portsmouth), Grosvenor guarantees players a total prize pool of £200,000. The G200 format is designed for a wide range of participants, allowing players to compete in a serious tournament without having to travel far — each of the three cities hosts guaranteed events on the same dates. Dates: October 20-25 Venues: Newcastle, Portsmouth Buy-in: £175+£25 Guarantee: £50,000 at each stop Total guaranteed pool (October 20-25): £200,000 (including G300) GUKPT Blackpool: The Grand Finale of October The October poker series concludes with the major GUKPT Blackpool festival — the eighth stop of the season, running from October 29 to November 8. GUKPT (Grosvenor UK Poker Tour) is one of the oldest and most prestigious series in the UK, attracting the country’s top players. The festival program starts with the Warm Up tournament (£110) on October 30, followed by the Mini Main with a £220 buy-in starting November 1. In the second half of the series, attention shifts to high roller events: the £900 PLO High Roller for Omaha fans and the £1,350 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller, starting November 4. The GUKPT Blackpool Main Event kicks off on November 5. The buy-in is £1,100, and there are three starting days (Thursday and Friday), after which the best players return to the tables on Saturday (Day 2), with the champion crowned on November 8. In addition to the Main Event, the schedule features other major tournaments: the GUKPT Cup (£500), Deepstack, Last Chance, and Closer — all offering extra chances to cash in at the final stop of the month. Dates: October 29 — November 8 Venue: Blackpool Main Event: £1,100 buy-in, three starting days Key Tournaments: Warm Up — £110 Mini Main — £220 PLO High Roller — £900 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller — £1,350 GUKPT Cup — £500 Deepstack, Last Chance, Closer Online Qualification: How to Get Into Grosvenor Live Tournaments For those who want to play in Grosvenor’s live tournaments but aren’t ready to pay the full buy-in, there’s an online satellite system. Qualifier “feeder” tournaments start from just £1, with winners advancing to the next levels — £5 and £30. As a result, you can win Live Event Credit worth £200, £300, £500, or £1,250, which can then be used to pay the buy-in for GUKPT and other Grosvenor events. Tickets won can be used to fully cover the buy-in or partially, with the remainder paid at the casino cashier. If the ticket value exceeds the chosen tournament’s buy-in, the difference is returned as tournament credit. Another advantage is that Live Event Credit has no expiration date, allowing players to choose the most convenient time and place to participate. Minimum satellite entry: £1 Available ticket values: £200, £300, £500, £1,250 Where to use: GUKPT tournaments and other Grosvenor events Flexibility: can be used for full or partial buy-in, remainder returned as tournament credit Expiration: none What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the news about Grosvenor Poker’s packed schedule is not only a reason to follow the biggest events on the UK scene, but also a chance to gain valuable experience for their own game. First, the G300 and G200 tournaments’ deep stacks and well-designed blind levels can serve as a great example for organizing home and club events on the PPPoker platform. This format allows players to showcase more skill and minimize the role of luck. Second, Grosvenor’s online satellite system clearly demonstrates how to build a multi-level qualification structure with minimal buy-ins. By adopting similar mechanics in PPPoker clubs, organizers can attract more participants and give players with smaller bankrolls a chance to reach major finals. Finally, the regular hosting of major series with different buy-ins and formats is a benchmark for developing club leagues and championships within PPPoker. By following the successes of players like Gang Wang and Calogero Morreale, club members can be inspired to achieve their own victories and raise their game, using the best practices of live poker in the online environment.