1. The Grosvenor Victoria, London

The granddaddy of cardrooms. A regular venue of choice for EPT events, the Grosvenor Victoria has been championing poker’s cause in the UK for well over a decade and it’s not hard to see why. Offering a comprehensive range of events and tournaments the Vic remains the model to which all other venues aspire.

2. Napoleons Owlerton Casino, Sheffield

As host of the Steel City Cup, when it comes to poker the Owlerton casino takes some beating. With an ongoing poker league, busy festival calendar and a range of tournaments to suit any bankroll it’s an epicentre of UK poker.

3. Stanley Star City Casino, Birmingham

It’s the largest casino in the UK and was home to the PaddyPowerPoker Grand Slam 2006, which saw the Scots triumph over the other home nations plus Sweden and France.

4. Rendezvous Casino, Brighton

Boasting nightly tournaments and an ever-expanding festival programme, the Rendezvous is proving to be one of the plushest and most ambitious promoters of poker in the UK.

5. Gala Maybury, Edinburgh

Fresh from hosting the Great British Poker Tour, the Maybury has cemented its position as one of the finest poker venues north of the border.