After a massively successful May series in Barcelona, 888poker LIVE is back this August with its latest UK festival. The excitement is multiplied by the fact that this will also be a completely new tour stop in a new city!
While 888poker’s previous LIVE events in the UK have traditionally been in London, with an added series in Coventry last year, the wonderful city of Manchester takes center stage for this series.
From August 14-25, the Grosvenor Casino at Bury New Road will host 13 tournaments highlighted by a £1,100 buy-in Main Event with four opening days. A £1,650 High Roller, a £440 Mystery Bounty tournament, and a £110 Ladies event are also on this exciting schedule, not to mention a slew of satellites to win your way into these events.
888poker Live Events Manager Joaquin Vidales says that the Manchester debut will be one to remember.
“What excites us most about the Manchester event is that it is the first time we have come to this city, one of the largest in the UK, and where the influx of poker players is massive. It is also our first 888poker LIVE this year on British soil, and we are eager to make it a reality.”
888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event
After a week to warm up, the series cranks up the heat with the £1,100 Main Event beginning on Wednesday, August 21. It will see a quartet of opening days to choose from, including a turbo flight on Friday, August 23.
The tournament culminates with the final table on Sunday, August 25 with the action streamed on the 888pokerTV Twitch channel. There will be giveaways and freerolls to add even more excitement for viewers.
Main Event Schedule
- Day 1A: Wednesday, August 21 – 12 pm
- Day 1B: Thursday, August 22 – 1 pm
- Day 1C: Friday, August 23 – 12 pm
- Day 1D (Turbo): Friday, August 23 – 8 pm
- Day 2: Saturday, August 24 – 12 pm
- Day 3: Sunday, August 25 – 12 pm
Main Event Structure
- Buy-In: €1,100
- Re-entry: Unlimited
- Starting Stack: 30K
- Blind Levels: 40 min. during Day 1 (20 min. for Day 1D Turbo players); 60 min. during Days 2 and 3
- Late Registration: 10 levels
Tournaments Cater to All Bankrolls
Along with the Main Event, 888poker LIVE Manchester will feature a full series of events with affordable buy-ins across the board, and satellites for the bigger buy-in events like the £1,100 Main Event and the £1,650 High Roller.
Players can win their way into the Main Event for as little as £110 and the High Roller for £180.
Turbos, Bounties, PLO; the 888poker LIVE Manchester schedule has a little bit of everything.
888poker LIVE Manchester Complete Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-in |
| August 14th | 5:00 PM | Mystery Bounty Opening Event 1A | £ 440 |
| 6:00 PM | Ladies 888 Event Day 1 | £ 100 | |
| 8:00 PM | Main Event Cash Out Satellite | £ 110 | |
| August 15th | 5:00 PM | Mystery Bounty Opening Event 1B | £ 440 |
| 5:00 PM | Ladies 888 Event Day 2 | ||
| 8:00 PM | Main Event Cash Out Satellite | £ 110 | |
| August 16th | 5:00 PM | The Big Shot Day 1A | £ 340 |
| 9:00 PM | Mystery Bounty Opening Event 1C (Turbo) | £ 440 | |
| August 17th | 12:00 PM | Mystery Bounty Opening Event Day 2 | |
| 2:00 PM | The Big Shot Day 1B | £ 340 | |
| 7:00 PM | The Big Shot Day 1C (Turbo) | £ 340 | |
| August 18th | 11:00 AM | The Big Shot Day 1D (Turbo) | £ 340 |
| 5:00 PM | The Big Shot Day 2 | ||
| 7:00 PM | The Voyage Turbo Deepstack | £ 220 | |
| August 19th | 5:00 PM | The Big Shot Day 3 | |
| 5:00 PM | The Mayhem | £ 250 | |
| 7:00 PM | Main Event Cash Out Satellite | £ 110 | |
| August 20th | 2:00 PM | The Mega Knockout | £ 330 |
| 6:00 PM | The Dash | £ 200 | |
| 7:00 PM | High Roller Cash Out Satellite (Turbo) | £ 180 | |
| August 21st | 11:00 AM | High Roller Cash Out Satellite (Turbo) | £ 180 |
| 12:00 PM | 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event 1A | £ 1,100 | |
| 2:00 PM | High Roller Day 1 | £ 1,650 | |
| 6:00 PM | High Roller Cash Out Satellite (Turbo) | £ 180 | |
| 8:00 PM | Main Event Cash Out Satellite | £ 110 | |
| August 22nd | 12:00 PM | High Roller Day 2 | |
| 1:00 PM | 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event 1B | £ 1,100 | |
| 9:00 PM | Main Event Cash Out Satellite (Turbo) | £ 110 | |
| August 23rd | 12:00 PM | 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event 1C | £ 1,100 |
| 8:00 PM | 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event 1D (Turbo) | £ 1,100 | |
| August 24th | 12:00 PM | 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event Day 2 | |
| 2:00 PM | The Dragon Day 1 | £ 550 | |
| 6:00 PM | The Dash | £ 200 | |
| August 25th | 12:00 PM | 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event Day 3 | |
| 12:30 PM | The Dragon Day 2 | ||
| 1:00 PM | Pot-Limit Omaha Bounty | £ 170 | |
| 3:00 PM | The Closer | £ 250 |
888poker Online satellites
Want to win your way to the festival online? How about for just one cent!
Leading up to the series, 888poker will offer satellites for as little as that, leading into their $109 qualifier which will award a $2,200 package that includes a Main Event seat, plus plenty more for expenses.
Buy-in – $109
Prize – $2,200 888poker LIVE Manchester package
- $1,370 (£1,100) buy-in to the 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event
- $500 for accommodation
- $330 for travel expenses
- 888poker LIVE poker kit
Check out 888poker for all the details on how to win your way to Manchester!
Away from the Felt: What Else To Do in Manchester?
Manchester is an exciting and energetic city in the United Kingdom with an incredible history of culture, music, and sports.
The city features amazing architecture both Victorian and contemporary, a legendary music scene that’s seen bands like The Smiths, Oasis, The Stone Roses, and The Happy Mondays make their names in the city. Plus, two of the most successful and storied clubs in world football (a.k.a, soccer for the Americans), Manchester City and United call the city home.
Manchester offers plenty to see and do away from the felt.
- Old Trafford
- Etihad Stadium
- John Rylands Library
- Chetham’s Library
- Science and Industry Museum
- National Football Museum
- Castlefield Canals
- Manchester Museum
- People’s History Museum
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Manchester Cathedral
- Royal Exchange Theatre
- Chester Zoo
- Heaton Park
The Grosvenor Casino at Manchester Bury New Road
Grosvenor Casinos have a long tradition of hosting some of the best poker the UK has to offer and 888poker is thrilled to be partnered with them to host the inaugural 888poker LIVE Manchester festival.
The Grosvenor Casino at Bury New Road is the epicenter of the Manchester poker scene with the biggest cardroom in the region.
With high-quality food and drink, a variety of non-poker gaming, and plenty of screens to enjoy sporting events, the Grosvenor Casino at Bury Road is ready to show off as a premier location for 888poker LIVE Manchester.
Which 888poker Ambassadors Will Attend?
With this being the debut of 888poker Live in Manchester, the company is bringing out a full team of ambassadors and streamers to join the festivities.
Lucia Navarro, Vivi Saliba, Ian Simpson, Nick Eastwood, and Josh Manley will all be there, along with Dave “Wursthandz” Brady who recently won 888poker’s ‘Stream On’ contest.
Brady, a 34-year old from Ashton, Kent, England, was chosen from a field of 63 hopeful streamers to claim the prize of a one-year streaming contract with 888poker.
“It’s a privilege to be attending as a member of the 888StreamTeam and I’m very grateful for the opportunity. 888poker LIVE events are known for the great structure and players they attract and I’m very thankful for the opportunity to be in the mix with them. I’m really looking forward to attending the event alongside other members of the 888poker team and to represent the brand during this event. I’m also a big fan of the city, so it’s great to have Manchester as my very first 888poker LIVE event as a member of the team.”
888poker Live in the UK in 2023
888poker LIVE has a long history of events in the UK and, as mentioned, not one but two events were held in 2023.
The April series in London saw Dave McConachie defeat a field of 385 entries to win the £1,100 Main Event for an £83,100 payday.
🏆 We have a WINNER!
🎉 Congratulations to Dave McConachie on winning the 888poker LIVE London Main Event!
🤝 Dave made a deal with Francis Obadun during heads-up play and took home £83,000, while Francis took home £75,000.#888poker #poker #livepoker pic.twitter.com/tKJqdblFA4
— 888poker (@888poker) April 23, 2023
October’s £888 Main Event in Coventry saw a huge field of 672 entries topped by Yiannis Liperis for a massive £120,000 first prize.
🥳 Congratulations to our 888poker LIVE Coventry Main Event winner Yiannis Liperis!
🏆 Yiannis took home a whopping £120,000 after there was a five-way ICM deal made at the table! #poker #livepoker pic.twitter.com/KiKLK0UvbX
— 888poker (@888poker) October 29, 2023
Those tournaments saw a combined £867,500 in prizepools between them, and another huge payday is on deck for the winner of the 888poker LIVE Manchester Main Event.
Get Ready, 888poker LIVE Manchester is Almost Here!
It’s going to be a great couple of weeks in Manchester with thrilling poker, huge prizepools, and a ton of fun on tap. 888poker LIVE’s debut in Manchester is a series you don’t want to miss.
