The UK and Ireland Poker Tour started Friday in Galway, Ireland. The UKIPT is sponsored by online poker room PokerStars. The first event drew 259 players to play in the €2,000 Main Event. The event will run for four days through December 14th, with players from 22 countries. There were a huge contingent of online qualifiers at 104. Pros like John Duthie, J.P. Kelly, and Jude Ainsworth, all sponsored by online poker room PokerStars, were in attendance.







