gambling haven, home to PokerStars and the UK Poker Tour series, situated in Isle of Man
The Isle of Man, a British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea, is set to host the UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) from October 31st to November 4th. This isn't the first time the island has hosted a major poker event, as it is also known for the Isle of Man Grand Prix and the famous Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, which have been running since 1907.
PokerStars, the world's largest online poker room, is inviting everyone to attend the UKIPT series and visit their office. In 2012, a military Hercules transport aircraft transported 30 tons of PokerStars equipment, including their servers, to the Isle of Man.
The UKIPT series will offer a variety of tournaments for attendees to participate in. Notably, there will be a unique tournament for PokerStars employees, who are usually not allowed to play in live series organized by the brand. Several leading stars of the PokerStars team, including Liv Boeree, Jake Cody, and Daniel Negreanu, will be present at the event.
The Main Event of the UKIPT usually features multiple starting flights and various side tournaments, often held at notable poker venues such as casinos on the Isle of Man. The series typically attracts a broad range of players and offers substantial prize pools with opportunities for re-entries, deep stacks, and a blend of formats including No-Limit Hold’em.
PokerStars is also planning an Open House Day, allowing players to see their facilities and tour the gaming servers. A charity tournament will also be held during the UKIPT, with collected funds going to help those in need.
The main city on the Isle of Man is Douglas, where the Douglas Horse Tramway, part of the capital's public transport system, has been operating since 1876. The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom or the European Union and is the only place on the British Isles not represented in the UK Parliament.
Kirsty Thompson, UKIPT President, stated that PokerStars is proud to host UKIPT in their home city. Another major online poker room, Full Tilt Poker, is also based on the Isle of Man. For the specific October 2021 schedule and details, the best sources are typically the official UKIPT or PokerStars event pages from that time, or poker news archives related to UKIPT. Unfortunately, without current or archived search results for the 2021 Isle of Man event, detailed exact scheduling and features cannot be confirmed here.
I'm playing poker at the casino-and-gambling venue during the UKIPT series, as I've chosen to participate in the diverse assortment of casino-games available, including poker tournaments. The casino on the Isle of Man will be hosting several notable poker events such as the Main Event, a unique tournament for PokerStars employees, and a charity tournament to support those in need.
