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GUKPT Blackpool 2026
29 Oct – 8 Nov 2026
Grosvenor Casino Blackpool
MAIN EVENTGBP 1,250
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GBP 250 – 1,250Highlighted buy-ins · satellites excluded↗
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Europe / DESTINATION GUIDE
Poker tournaments in Blackpool.
Grosvenor Casino Blackpool is in The Sandcastle on the South Promenade. Plan your final journey to South Beach separately from arrival at a railway station.
Getting there
Manchester Airport rail connections
The airport station is linked to the terminals by walkways and has regular trains to Manchester Piccadilly. Check a journey planner for your complete connection to Blackpool, including evening services; no fixed transfer time is assumed.
Source checked 23 Sept 2026Reaching The Sandcastle
The complex lists Blackpool South as its nearest railway station. A tram stops outside; the tram network also serves Blackpool North station. Check the operator’s current route and final departure for a late finish.
Source checked 23 Sept 2026Casino arrival and parking
Use the casino’s South Promenade visitor information for the entrance and on-site parking. Confirm access conditions before travelling.
Source checked 23 Sept 2026Where to stay
Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
An off-site option at 595–601 New South Promenade. The hotel describes a short walk to Sandcastle Waterpark, a tram stop outside and included hot breakfast. Parking is charged separately; no festival rate is confirmed.
Source checked 23 Sept 2026Food between sessions
Food at the casino
The venue offers food and drink. Check kitchen hours around your tournament breaks.
Source checked 23 Sept 2026Hampton restaurant and bar
The hotel lists an on-site restaurant and bar, offering an alternative away from the casino. Confirm current serving times.
Source checked 23 Sept 2026Winnings & tax
HMRC says that expertise or earning a living from gambling does not by itself make it a trade; income connected with services can be treated differently. This guide has not confirmed event-specific withholding. Ask the organizer about payout paperwork and check obligations in your country of tax residence. Organizer deductions from a prize pool are not automatically tax withholding.
- HMRC — gambling and the meaning of a tradeChecked 23 Sept 2026
General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.