GUKPT 2024 in Luton: Schedule and Main Tournaments of the Poker Festival

From August 30 to September 8, 2024, the sixth stage of the anniversary season of the GUKPT will take place in Luton. Find out the schedule and details of the key tournaments.

From August 30 to September 8, 2024, the poker community will once again turn its attention to the city of Luton, where the sixth leg of the 20th anniversary season of the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) will take place at the Grosvenor G Casino. This stop returns to Bedfordshire just a few months after the previous visit in May, when the series already attracted an impressive number of participants and delighted players with large prize pools. GUKPT Luton 2024 Schedule: All Key Tournaments The GUKPT Luton 2024 festival promises to be action-packed: the schedule features tournaments for players with different bankrolls and experience levels. The main events include: £250 Mini Main Event with a £100,000 guarantee £560 Main Event with a £150,000 guarantee £1,000 High Roller with a £50,000 guarantee £340 GUKPT Cup £200 Last Chance £150 Deepstack £200 Turbo Return of the GUKPT Cup The festival kicks off on August 30 with the final qualifying day of the £200 Summer Sizzler South tournament. On the same day, the first starting flight of the Mini Main Event will begin, followed by a packed schedule with several major tournaments and satellites. Mini Main Event: Festival Opener and Tournament Format The series opens with the £250 Mini Main Event featuring a guaranteed prize pool of £100,000. The tournament is designed for a wide range of players and includes four starting flights spread over three days: Day 1a: August 30, 18:00 Day 1b: August 31 Day 1c: August 31 Day 1d Turbo: September 1 (turbo flight) Players can choose the starting day that suits them best or try to make it to Day 2 through multiple attempts (re-entries are allowed). Day 2 will take place on September 1, with the final table and crowning of the champion on September 2. In May, this tournament also had a £100,000 guarantee and attracted a significant number of participants, so the organizers expect no less interest this time around. For those unfamiliar with the terminology: a flight is a separate starting day of a tournament, after which surviving players advance to the next stage. A turbo flight features a faster structure (less time per blind level). Main Event: The Headliner with a Six-Figure Guarantee The highlight of the festival will be the £560 GUKPT Luton Main Event with a £150,000 guarantee. This event traditionally attracts the region’s top players as well as guests from across the country. Tournament format: Day 1a: September 3 Day 1b: September 4 Day 1c Turbo: September 5 (turbo starting day) Day 2: September 5 (evening, after all starting flights) Final: September 6 Players who do not make it to Day 2 on their first attempt can take advantage of re-entry in other starting days. After the starting flights, all remaining participants combine to compete for the final table and the top prize. In addition to the Main Event, the schedule includes the £1,000 High Roller with a £50,000 guarantee—this tournament is aimed at players ready to compete for bigger prizes. There will also be the £340 GUKPT Cup and £200 Last Chance tournaments, giving players a shot at a title in the final days of the festival. Throughout the week, special Must-Play Cashout satellites will be held, where players can win tickets to the High Roller and Main Event, making participation accessible even for those with a limited bankroll. May Results: Who Took the Titles? In May 2024, the GUKPT already visited Luton, and the series was memorable not only for its scale but also for its standout victories. The main star was Yucel Eminoglu , known in the poker community as "Mad Turk." He won the £1,250 Main Event , defeating 190 opponents and earning £57,640 from a total prize pool of £236,250 . But Eminoglu wasn’t the only one to leave Luton with a big win. In the £1,650 High Roller , Ajay Kejriwal took the victory and received £31,060 . In the Mini Main Event with 498 entries, Derek Boyle triumphed, taking home £26,775 . Special mention goes to Craig Sarginson , who pulled off a "double" in Pot-Limit Omaha: first winning the £250 PLO 4 Card (prize £4,710 ), then adding a victory in the £1,100 PLO High Roller and another £19,000 to his achievements. May Leg Prize Winners Table £1,250 Main Event: Yucel Eminoglu — £57,640 (1st place), 190 participants, prize pool £236,250 £1,650 High Roller: Ajay Kejriwal — £31,060 Mini Main Event (498 entries): Derek Boyle — £26,775 £250 PLO 4 Card: Craig Sarginson — £4,710 £1,100 PLO High Roller: Craig Sarginson — £19,000 Context: What is GUKPT and Why is Luton an Important Stop? Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is one of the oldest and most prestigious poker series in the UK, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024. Each leg of the series is held at major Grosvenor casino venues, and Luton is traditionally considered one of the most popular and well-attended stops on the tour. The country’s top players regularly gather here, along with many amateurs eager to test their skills in tournaments with large guarantees. Organizers note that interest in the May 2024 leg was very high, and they expect the return visit to Luton in August-September to attract an equally strong field. For many players, this is not only a chance to compete for significant prizes but also an opportunity to gain experience in high-level live tournaments. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For members of PPPoker clubs, news from major live series like GUKPT Luton is not only a reason to follow the pros’ successes but also a source of practical ideas for their own game. Firstly, the tournament schedule with various buy-ins and formats shows that even players with a small bankroll can find a suitable event and compete for serious prizes. This is also relevant for online clubs: regular tournaments with multi-level buy-ins allow players to improve their skills and prepare for bigger events. Secondly, the successes of players like Yucel Eminoglu, Ajay Kejriwal, Derek Boyle, and Craig Sarginson clearly demonstrate that consistent work on your game and participation in different formats (NLHE, PLO, turbo tournaments, high rollers) can lead to steady results. In PPPoker clubs, you can experiment with different disciplines and tournament structures to find your optimal style. Finally, running satellites for major events is a practice worth adopting in online clubs as well. Regular qualifiers help increase player loyalty and give everyone a chance to reach more prestigious events, even if they’re not ready to pay a high buy-in right away. Keep an eye on the PPPoker club schedule and don’t miss your chance to qualify for top tournaments!