Official language: English
Population: 60,975,000
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)

Current Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 0.9194 GBP
1 USD = 0.6132 GBP

Poker in United Kingdom
Poker has long been a popular pastime in the UK. Dedicated poker halls can be found in most big cities, and ever since the Gambling Act 2005 was passed, it has been legal for punters to enjoy a friendly game at the local pub too. The country even runs an entire television channel dedicated to broadcasting live poker tournaments and other poker-related programming.

In recent years, tournament poker in the UK has become extremely popular. Part of this surge is due to the Poker Channel bringing awareness of the game to a more generalized audience. The European Poker Tour (EPT) regularly stops in London venues, and other large events like the English Poker Open offer more ways for players to enjoy good tournament play and win massive cash prizes.

Online Poker in United Kingdom
Online poker in the UK has also grown in popularity in recent years. The game does enjoy a similar player base following as online bingo and online sports betting. There are quite a few avid players and pro players across the country.

There are a few British online poker sites hosted locally, but most of the big poker sites that accept UK players are hosted offshore, and cater to an international audience. All UK internet poker rooms accept British Pounds, making it easy for players in the UK to enjoy cash games as well as tournaments of all sizes and styles.