Following its highly successful stops in Barcelona in August and Cyprus in October, PokerStars is now gearing up for its EPT Prague next month, which is slated to run from December 4-15 at King’s Casino Prague. Meanwhile, EPT fans and players can also start planning for 2025 as PokerStars has announced the first three stops on the much-awaited European Poker Tour (EPT) schedule for 2025.
EPT Paris kicks off the 2025 season, returning to the Le Palais des Congrès from February 12-23. This festival will then be followed by EPT Monte-Carlo (April 30 – May 10) and EPT Barcelona (August 18 – 31).
“We’re excited to announce the first part of the calendar with the return of EPT Paris, Monte Carlo, and Barcelona for 2025. These iconic stops have become cornerstones of the European Poker Tour, each offering unique experiences and unparalleled competition. We can’t wait to welcome players back for another incredible year of live poker,” said Live Events Senior Business Development Manager, Julien Liarte.
EPT Returns To Paris For Third Year
EPT Paris festival was a massive success in 2024, following the tour’s return to France after a hiatus of several years. The tour will be returning to the Le Palais des Congrès from February 12-23 in 2025. This year’s EPT Main Event drew 1,224 players from across 69 countries, making it one of the largest fields in EPT history. British poker legend Barny Boatman was eventually crowned the champion of the event and later became a PokerStars ambassador after his hefty €1,287,800 payday.
To secure a seat to EPT Paris, players can compete in online satellites going live on November 17. Players can win a €8,000 package that includes a €5,300 EPT Main Event buy-in, eight nights’ accommodation at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, and €484 in expense money. Players can even win a €3,300 package to the France Poker Series Main Event, including a €1,100 buy-in, seven nights’ stay, and €261 in expense money.
That is not all, there are three exclusive packages up for grabs through PowerPath satellites offering Gold packages and Silver Passes, which include:
>Gold Pass 1: EPT Paris Main Event entry and nights’ hotel for player and guest, plus expenses (worth €9,300/$10,300 value).
>Gold Pass 2: EPT Paris Main Event entry, FPS Paris Main Event entry and FPS Paris Cup entry, plus expenses (worth €9,300/$10,300 value).
Silver Pass: FPS Main Event entry, FPS Paris Cup entry, and expenses ( worth €2,300/$2,500 value).
Gold Pass holders will also get a minimum of €1,784 to fulfill the promised value of their Gold Pass. For more details, you can visit the PokerStars Live website.
EPT Monte-Carlo 2025
After Paris, the European Poker Tour moves to Monte-Carlo with its EPT festival from April 30 to May 10, 2025 at the iconic Monte-Carlo Casino. Derk van Luijk won the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event in May this year, while Poker Hall of Famer Patrik Antonius grabbed headlines for winning the €100,000 Super High Roller of the year.
EPT Barcelona 2025
The tour heads to Casino Barcelona for EPT from August 18-31. Known for its large fields, this venue attracts thousands of players. The 2024 Main Event drew 1,975 entries for a €9.5 million prize pool. Stephen Song topped the field, becoming 2024’s third EPT Main Event champion and a deserving winner of the 20th anniversary Main Event. India’s Sriharsha Doddapaneni also made headlines, finishing 12th for a career-best €89,550 – the deepest run by an Indian player in EPT Main Event history.
More events to be announced soon for the EPT 2025 season. Keep following PokerProNews for the latest news and updates on the other EPT events for 2025. Follow us on our social media platforms –Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube for all the interesting stories and updates from the world of poker!
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