PokerStars has introduced the primary three European Poker Tour (EPT) stops on its extremely anticipated 2025 schedule, with the long-lasting tournaments returning to EPT Paris, EPT Monte-Carlo, and EPT Barcelona.
This announcement follows one other profitable yr for the tour, together with a memorable celebration of EPT’s twentieth anniversary in 2024. As pleasure builds, PokerStars has confirmed extra occasions are but to be revealed.
“We’re excited to announce the primary a part of the calendar with the return of EPT Paris, Monte-Carlo, and Barcelona for 2025”, mentioned Stay Occasions Senior Enterprise Improvement Supervisor, Julien Liarte. “These iconic stops have change into cornerstones of the European Poker Tour, every providing distinctive experiences and unparalleled competitors. We will’t wait to welcome gamers again for one more unimaginable yr of stay poker.”
EPT Paris Kicks Off 2025
EPT Paris will kick off the 2025 season, returning to the Le Palais des Congrès from February 12-23. This marks the third yr for EPT Paris, with the 2024 version experiencing record-breaking attendance. Final yr’s France Poker Collection Essential Occasion noticed 4,149 entries, setting a brand new document for the occasion. In the meantime, the EPT Essential Occasion drew 1,224 gamers from 69 nations, making it one of many largest fields in EPT historical past. Barny Boatman was topped the champion and subsequently grew to become a PokerStars ambassador after his €1,287,800 payday.
To safe a spot in EPT Paris, on-line satellites go stay on November 17. Gamers can win a €8,000 bundle that features a €5,300 EPT Essential Occasion buy-in, eight nights’ lodging on the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, and bills. Moreover, gamers can win a €3,300 bundle to the France Poker Collection Essential Occasion, which features a €1,100 buy-in, seven nights’ lodging, and bills.
By the Energy Path, on-line qualifiers also can purpose for 3 distinct packages:
Gold Move: EPT Paris Essential Occasion entry + eight nights’ lodge for participant and visitor, plus bills (€9,300/$10,300 worth).Gold Move: EPT Paris Essential Occasion entry, FPS Paris Essential Occasion entry, FPS Paris Cup entry, plus bills (€9,300/$10,300 worth).Silver Move: FPS Essential Occasion entry, FPS Paris Cup entry, plus bills (€2,300/$2,500 worth).
Every Gold Move contains bills, limited-edition merchandise, stay occasion assist, and entry to unique FPS/EPT Paris actions.
EPT Monte-Carlo and EPT Barcelona
After Paris, the European Poker Tour heads to Monte-Carlo from April 30 to Could 10, 2025, on the Monte-Carlo On line casino. With its iconic event room that opens as much as the Mediterranean and a mixture of on- and off-the-felt actions, this cease brings the glitz and glamour to the EPT.
Derk van Luijk topped the EPT Monte Carlo Essential Occasion in Could, defeating Boris Angelov in heads-up play. Poker Corridor of Famer Patrik Antonius additionally made the headlines, profitable the €100,000 Tremendous Excessive Curler.
Then, from August 18-31, the tour strikes to EPT Barcelona at On line casino Barcelona. Identified for its giant fields and vibrant ambiance, this cease attracts hundreds of gamers. The 2024 Essential Occasion had 1,975 entries and a €9.5 million prize pool, and gamers can anticipate extra thrilling competitors in 2025. Stephen Track was 2024’s third EPT Essential Occasion champion, and was a deserving winner of the twentieth anniversary Essential Occasion.
What Does This Imply for Cyprus and Prague?
Cyprus, which joined the EPT circuit in 2023 and just lately hosted its second version in October, seems to be stepping apart. Prague, a longtime EPT favourite now making ready for its December competition, was one other surprising omission for 2025.
Whereas their absence doesn’t affirm they’re being changed, it suggests the EPT could discover new areas for the Fall and Winter slots. Only one query stays: the place will the EPT go within the second half of 2025?
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