The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour returns to Luton from August 30 to September 8, 2026, with a full schedule of live events, including the £560 Main Event and £1,000 High Roller, both featuring six-figure prize guarantees
The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) has confirmed its return to Luton for the sixth stop of its 20th season, running from August 30 to September 8, 2026. Hosted at the Grosvenor G Casino Luton, the festival will feature a range of live poker tournaments with significant guaranteed prize pools, continuing the tour’s established presence in Bedfordshire. The announcement follows a previous Luton stop in May, where notable results included Yucel Eminoglu’s victory in the £1,250 Main Event.
Key Events and Prize Guarantees
The 2026 GUKPT Luton schedule includes several headline tournaments. The £250 Mini Main Event offers a £100,000 guaranteed prize pool and four starting flights, beginning with Day 1a on August 30. The £560 Main Event, considered the festival’s centerpiece, features a £150,000 guarantee and three Day 1 flights starting September 3. Players seeking higher stakes can enter the £1,000 High Roller, which carries a £50,000 guarantee. Additional events include the £340 GUKPT Cup, £200 Turbo, £150 Deepstack, and a £200 Last Chance tournament, providing a range of buy-in levels for different player preferences.
Schedule Structure and Player Access
The festival opens with the final flight of the £200 Summer Sizzler South, then shifts focus to the Mini Main Event. Players can choose from three regular starting flights and a turbo flight before Day 2 on September 1, with the Mini Main champion to be decided on September 2. The Main Event follows a similar multi-flight structure, with Day 2 scheduled for September 5 and the final table set for September 6. Throughout the week, Must-Play Cashout satellites will offer players opportunities to win seats into both the Main Event and High Roller, making higher buy-ins more accessible.
Recent Results and Historical Context
During the May 2026 GUKPT Luton stop, Yucel Eminoglu won the £1,250 Main Event, topping a 190-entry field for £57,640 from a £236,250 prize pool. Other notable performances included Ajay Kejriwal’s £31,060 win in the £1,650 High Roller and Derek Boyle’s £26,775 victory in the 498-entry Mini Main. Craig Sarginson achieved a rare double by winning both the £250 PLO 4 Card and the £1,100 PLO High Roller, collecting a combined £23,710. These results highlight the range of prize pools and player opportunities at GUKPT Luton events.
What Players Should Know
Full event details, including tournament structures and registration times, are available on the Grosvenor G Casino Luton website and PokerNews. Players should review the official schedule for buy-in amounts, guarantee levels, and satellite availability. As with all live poker events, actual prize pools may exceed guarantees if entry numbers are strong, but guarantees represent the minimum payout. The GUKPT Luton stop remains a key fixture for UK-based players seeking live tournament action with substantial prize pools and varied event formats.
In poker tournaments, a “guarantee” refers to the minimum total prize pool the organizer commits to regardless of the number of entries. If player registrations generate more in buy-ins than the guarantee, the prize pool increases accordingly. Guarantees are used to attract players by reducing uncertainty about potential payouts, but actual winnings depend on final participation. Players should always check the official tournament terms for details on structure, payout distribution, and any re-entry or late registration rules.
