Soon, starts European Poker Tour (European Poker Tour - EPT) sponsored by PokerStars. The first, the previous season was an experiment that turned into the biggest event in European poker. This season, stops (qualifications) will take place in the most historic and exotic corners of Europe. The first season was attended by such pro players as Greg Raymore - the 2004 WSOP champion, Evgeny Kafelnikov - a former tennis player, Elky - a former famous player in the computer game Starcraft.
In addition, participation fees are increasing this year from 2,000? up to £ 4,000, thereby increasing the total prize pool. There will also be live television broadcasts of more than just the final tables, as was the case in the previous season.
The final of the EPT will be held as it did in the first season in the luxurious city of Monte Carlo, Monaco. It was here that the previous EPT champion - Rob Hollink won 650,000? (see photo).
List of stops (qualifications):
September 16-17, Barcelona, Casino de Barcelona, £ 4,000 deposit
September 30 - October 2 - London, Victoria Casino London - £ 4,000
October 4-6, Baden, Grand Casino - £ 4,000
October 29-30, Dublin, Merrion Casino Club - £ 4,000
January 25-28, Copenhagen, Casino Copenhagen Copenhagen - £ 4,000
February 8-11, Deauville, Casino Barriere de Deauville Deauville - £ 4,000
March 8-11, Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort - £ 10,000
You can also win online qualifiers, the smallest is only 5.50$ at PokerStars.