All 2018 UK Open registration fees are the same whether or not a player is a UKBGF member.
The return is 100% of all entry fees and pools except for satellites, in which the return covers the respective entry and registration fee of the Main Event, and jackpots for which there is a 10% rake. Read more about the distribution of tournament prize money. See Registration for information about eligibility to play in a particular flight.
| Event | Entry Fees/Pools | Registration All Players |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Main Entry | £100 | £50 |
| Masters | £30 - optional pool 1* | |
| Masters | £70 - optional pool 2* | |
| Masters | £130 - optional pool 3* | |
| Masters Consolation | £20 optional pool (payable on registration) | |
| Masters Abbey Cup | £20 optional pool (payable on Sunday) | |
| Advanced Free Entry | Free (not in optional pool)** | £35 |
| Advanced Pool Entry | £35 optional pool** | £35 |
| Advanced Consolation pool | £10 optional pool | |
| Advanced Abbey Cup pool | £10 optional pool | |
| Social Swiss (Registration fee covers both days) | Free | £10 |
* Players may, if they wish, enter zero, one or two of the Masters Main optional side pools. If two pools are entered, these must be either pools 1&2 or pools 2&3.
**Please note that Advanced players who do not enter the optional pools cannot win any prize money.
See also Format and Schedule for further explanations of flights and pools.
| Side Events | Entry | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Masters Satellites (8 players) | £18.75* | £1.25 |
| Friday Advanced Satellites (8 players) | £8.75** | £1.25 |
| Friday Freeroll (UKBGF members only) | Free | Free |
| Friday Night Warm Up - £100 added*** | Free (Optional £20 pool) | £5 |
| Friday Night Super Jackpot | £250 | £25 |
| Super Jackpot Optional Pool | £250 | Nil |
| Consultation Doubles | £40 per team | £10 per team |
| Doubles Side Pool (optional) | £100 per team | Nil |
| 4-8 Player jackpots, according to demand | £10 - £50 | 10% rake |
| Speedgammon 8-player heats according to demand | £18 | £2 |
| 1-pointer - open to all - £100 added*** | £5 | Free |
| 1-pointer - Advanced players only - £50 added*** | £1 | Free |
** Each Advanced satellite winner will receive a seat in the Advanced Flight including the £35 optional pool.
*** The added money in the Warm up and both 1-pointers is in each case payable to the two highest finishing UKBGF members (70/30).
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