Logos, images and branded clothing are permitted at GUKPT events; however they are subject to the following restrictions:

• One larger logo, of a maximum of 9cm x 9cm (or 16cm x 5cm) is permitted on the breast pocket or front of shirt.
• Two smaller logos, of a maximum of 5cm x 5cm are permitted, on shirt sleeves, back of shirt or on a cap.
• Logos are not permitted on any other items of clothing.
• Logos on card protectors are permitted.

Player on the final/feature television table must also adhere to the following guidelines:

• Caps and card protectors with logos will not be permitted.

Additional rules regarding the wearing of branded clothing and logos:
No more than 10 players ay any GUKPT event can wear branded clothing or other display logos of any single company, with the exception of the Tour Sponsor (Blue Square Poker).
No more than 2 players on the final/feature television table can wear branded clothing or logos from a single company.
Any player starting the final table or starting an appearance on the feature table without wearing branded logos, must remain wearing no branded logos for the duration of the final/feature table session.
The GUKPT reserves the right to ask a player to remove or cover up any logos, words, images or distinguishing marks from players’ clothing. Players refusing to comply may be removed from the tournament and have winnings withheld.
The decision of the Tournament Director is final with regard to all issues relating to the wearing of branded clothing and logos.

No company may sponsor more than 6 players to play in any single GUKPT event. Sponsored players must declare their sponsorship status to the tournament director before the start of the tournament. Players who are not sponsored at the start of the tournament cannot become sponsored after the tournament begins and so will not be permitted to wear a sponsor’s logo on the final/feature television table.

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Spectators are not allowed in the cardroom without the permission of the tournament director. Spectators must not stand too close to tables, interrupt play or distract players. Spectators must leave the cardroom when asked to do so by a supervisor. Spectators must not talk to players during a hand.

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By entering any GUKPT tournament, players give their consent to being photographed or recorded for television, internet or any other media outlet that may, from time to time be present at the events. This also applies to spectators or other persons in the immediate vicinity of the tournament area.

Any player on the final/feature television table agrees to disclose his or her hole cards to the cameras. Refusal to do so may lead to removal from the tournament and the withholding of prize money.

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All players are required to become members of the host casino and should bring photo ID (passport/driving licence) with them on their first visit. All players must abide by the general rules and regulations of the host casino.

Alternates will be accepted in all events during the first two levels of play.

All players participating in a GUKPT event agree to carry out reasonable requests to assist in the televising, publicising and promoting of the event. All players muct make themselves available to attend press conferences or television interviews at any time during or immediately after the event has taken place, if required. All players agree to their name being published in tournament reports, updates, results and rankings in any printed press, website, broadcast or other media outlet.

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GUKPT events will be run in accordance with Grosvenor Casinos GUKPT Competition Rules. These rules can be viewed here.

The Tournament Director has the right to change or amend these rules or the tournament rules at any time and without notice, although it is endeavoured that any changes that may be made for the good of the game will be communicated to the players as soon as possible.

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