POKERSTARS have revealed the first three stops of their European Poker Tour for 2025.
The poker giants start begin their third decade of the EPT, having successfully celebrated 20 years of the tour across the continent last year.
And it’s three fan favourites that will return next year.
They have revealed EPT Paris, EPT Monte-Carlo and EPT Barcelona will all return in 2025.
Paris kicks off the tour once again in February, with Monte-Carlo in May and the beautiful Barcelona setting coming in August.
With further dates and venues to be revealed and no confirmation of tour visits later in the year, that leaves the participation of EPT Cyprus and long-term fave EPT Prague in doubt.
But with the PokerStars Power Path, there’s more chances than ever before of securing your seat in a bid to win life-changing money.
EPT Paris
– When: February 12-23
– Where: Le Palais des Congrès
Paris returns for its third year after two hugely popular previous years.
France’s Poker Series Main Event recorded a whopping 4,149 entries – a new record for that particular event – with the EPT Main Event drawing in 1,224 players from 69 countries.
The jam-packed, off-the-felt activities are like some you won’t experience anywhere else, too.
There’s a couple of ways to secure your seat in Paris, too:
- EPT Paris online satellites will be live from Sunday November 17, offering players the opportunity to win a full package to EPT Paris. This is worth €8,000, including a €5,300 EPT Main Event buy-in, 8 nights’ accommodation for the player and a chosen plus one at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, PLUS €484 in expenses.
- Or, Players will also have the chance to win a package (worth €3,300) to the France Poker Series (FPS) Main Event, featuring a €1,100 buy-in and 7 nights’ accommodation for the player and their guest, plus €261 expenses.
PokerStars’ Power Path also allows players a path to the action via any of the following steps:
- Gold Pass: EPT Paris Main Event entry + 8 nights’ hotel for player and their guest, plus expenses (worth €9,300/$10,300)
- Gold Pass: EPT Paris Main Event entry, FPS Paris Main Event entry, FPS Paris Cup entry, plus expenses (worth €9,300/$10,300)
- Silver Pass: FPS Main Event entry, FPS Paris Cup entry, plus expenses (worth €2,300/$2,500)
- Bronze Pass: €100/$109, for online tickets.
EPT Monte Carlo
– When: April 30 – May 10
– Where: Monte-Carlo Casino
Just the most stunning location and a perfect setting to test your poker ability.
The picturesque venue and the glitz and glamour of Monte-Carlo are a must-experience, again with off-the-felt activities a real treat.
EPT Barcelona
– When: August 18-31
– Where: Casino Barcelona
The bread-and-butter of the EPT schedule, Barcelona is the mainstay location for the tour.
Last year saw wild celebrations as thousands made the trip to the Spanish city to mark the 20th year of the EPT.
It also recorded the fourth-biggest field in the 20-year history, with the €5,300 EPT Barcelona Main Event recording 1,975 entries from 1,469 unique players.
Players from 82 countries worldwide competed for a share of the sensational €9,578,750 in prize money!
Live Events Senior Business Development Manager, Julien Liarte said: “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.”
More details can be found at the PokerStars Live website.
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