Given a title that includes United Kingdom and Ireland, you would be forgiven for assuming that the UKIPT was predominantly focused on these areas. It seems that things are in for a shake-up in 2013 though as the UKIPT is heading abroad for a little sun to go alongside the poker fun. UK and Irish poker fans don’t need to worry, there will still be plenty of great poker events lined up for home but if you are an ex-pat or fancy a holiday with a poker twist, the adventures for 2013 could have something of great interest to you.
Play poker by the pool
The tour kicks off in Marbella at the height of summer, so you will want to pack your swim-shorts and your sun cream! The Marbella leg will be a week-long celebration of poker and if you ever dreamed of what a poker festival would be like; this is the ideal opportunity to see what the fun is all about. The Marbella action begins on the 10th of June and carries all the way through until the 16th. The main event is a 1,000 euros buy-in but there will be plenty of other poker tournaments taking place during the week. Marbella is often a home from home for many people from the UK and Ireland and it could be just the ticket for poker players looking for some fun in the sun.
With £500,000 guaranteed for every main event this season, the UKIPT is making great strides in becoming a major poker player in international play. Other events taking place this season include a trip to Galway in August, with a special poker village being set up during Galway Race Week. With London, the Isle of Man and Nottingham on the agenda too, 2013 looks set to be a massive year for UKIPT.