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Tournament Trail: A Preview of International Poker Series Scheduled for This Winter

PokerScout previews international live poker series running over the next few months from the PSPC to WSOP Circuit and more.

For poker players looking to travel this winter, many tournaments are on the horizon this winter. Major series like the World Series of Poker, European Poker Tour, 888poker Live, and the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour are showcasing hot events throughout the colder months.

Big player pools and large guarantees await at many of these tournament stops. The PokerStars Players Championship also kicks off in January and promises to be one of the biggest events of the year. 

PokerScout takes a look at some of the international live poker series running over the next few months.

WSOP International Circuit

The World Series of Poker hosts multiple international circuit stops in early 2023. All events feature championship rings up for grabs.

Each winner is also granted a spot in the $1 million Tournament of Champions freeroll, set for this summer in Las Vegas. The announced 2023 stops on the schedule include:

  • Jan. 4-24  – King’s Resort (Rozvadov, Czech Republic)
  • Jan. 11-23 – Deerfoot Inn & Casino (Calgary, Canada)
  • Jan. 14-22 – Es Saadi Gardens Resort (Marrakech, Morocco)
  • Feb. 3-13 – Casino Plaza (Dakar, Senegal)
  • Mar. 22- Apr. 3 – Casino Royale (St. Maarten)

WSOP Circuit schedule in Czech Republic

King’s Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, will be the first international WSOP Circuit stop of 2023. The series offers multiple events and highlights include the €1,700 Main Event with a €1 million guarantee.

With 160 poker tables, King’s is the largest poker room in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. Players have a nice mix of options to pick from including No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha. Besides the Main Event. A few standout tournaments include:

  • €250 Mini Main (Event 1, Jan. 4-8) – €500,000 guaranteed
  • €550 Monster Stack (Event 6, Jan. 12-15) – €500,000 guaranteed
  • €440 Pot Limit Omaha (Event 8, Jan. 16) – €50,000 guaranteed
  • €1,100 Bounty Hunter (Event 12, Jan. 22) – €100,000 guaranteed

PokerStars Caribbean Adventure is back

The major poker action once again returns to the Bahamas this year with the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) at the Baha Mar resort from Jan. 22 – Feb. 3.

The Road to the PSPC (PokerStars Players Championship) is wrapping up and players are headed to the Caribbean for this massive event.

Platinum Pass winners won seats into the $25,000 buy-in tournament, scheduled for Jan. 30. A Platinum Pass includes a tournament and travel package worth more than $30,000. Some other events at the PCA festival include:

  • $100,000 Super High Roller – Jan. 22
  • $30,000 Mystery Bounty  – Jan. 26
  • $25,000 PLO High Roller – Jan. 27
  • $10,000 NLHE Warm Up – Jan. 28

PokerStars offers even more beyond the PCA

After the PCA is over, PokerStars international events start right back up. Players can expect big fields in tournaments around the world.

Here’s a look at confirmed events in the coming months:

  • Feb. 15-26 – European Poker Tour (Paris, France)
  • Mar. 2-6 – Latin American Poker Tour (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)
  • Mar. 29 to Apr. 4 – Brazilian Series of Poker (São Paulo, Brazil)
  • Apr. 26- May 6 – EPT (Monte Carlo)

Stars offers online qualifiers for many live events in the coming months. Players have a chance to win tournament packages at a bargain price.

888poker winter events approaching

Live tournament players also have a couple of events to look forward to from 888poker. The company recently released a full slate of events for 2023 with action planned all around the world. 

Players looking for some winter action can check out two upcoming events. That includes the Madrid stop from Jan. 13-23 and 888poker Live London from Feb. 9-13.

Online players have the opportunity to win a seat into the action throughout the year. 888 Live Passports are up for grabs for players completing a certain set of challenges.

888 awards exclusive packages to the live event of a player’s choice. More details on qualifying will be released in the coming weeks.

WPT plans for 2023

The World Poker Tour also has a few international tournaments planned for the winter months as well. From Jan. 22 – Feb. 5, the tour is hosting WPT Prime series in Paris, France at Club Circus casino.

Players kicking off the new year chasing player of the year points will find a mix of tournaments. The €1,100 main event starts on Jan. 31 and highlights the series.

WPT Prime then heads to Amsterdam with the main event running March 29 – Apr. 1. More events are in store for international players later in the year as well.

Grosvenor UK Poker Tour

In the United Kingdom, the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) has a full schedule set for 2023. The tour has more major events planned out the entire year and some of those winter tournaments include: 

  • Jan. 12-22 – London, The Vic (£1,250 Main Event)
  • Feb. 2-12 – Manchester, Bury New Road  (£1,250 Main Event)
  • Feb. 25 to March 5 – UK Poker Open – Coventry (£1,500 Main Event)
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New EPT Schedule Includes Stop in Paris; Online Qualifiers Are Now Underway at PokerStars

The PokerStars EPT action returns in February with five major series planned across the continent including a new festival in Paris.

The European Poker Tour action returns in February with five major series planned across the continent, PokerStars announced on Thursday. The schedule includes the return of some popular locations as well as two new stops on the tour for 2023.

One of the new festivals on the tour includes heading to Paris, France, to kick off the season. The EPT also makes an appearance in Cyprus as well.

“We’re incredibly excited to announce our schedule for the European Poker Tour 2023,”Stars head of global live event operations Cedric Billot said in a news release. “The schedule includes our players’ firm favorites, the first time in the glamorous French capital, and another exciting new addition to the tour.

“Cyprus is the perfect location to add to our schedule and we look forward to bringing all that an EPT has to offer to this new location. We will continue to improve player experience both for online qualifications and at our live events.”

More details on the new PokerStars EPT season

After a return to the live felt last year, the 2023 EPT season kicks off in February with EPT Paris at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile. PokerStars is partnering with Le Club Barrière Paris for the series from Feb. 15-26.

The next stop brings the glitz and glamor of Monte Carlo in Monaco. The stop is set for April 26 – May 6 at the Monte-Carlo Casino.

More action continues later into 2023 at some of Europe’s most historic destinations. EPT Barcelona in Spain is planned for Aug. 21 – Sept. 3 at Casino Barcelona.

Next up is another new location for the tour. The Merit Royal Diamond Hotel, Casino and Spa hosts the EPT Cyprus from Oct. 11-22.

“PokerStars is excited to announce this brand-new location on the EPT and look forward to bringing the biggest prize pools and most prestigious titles to the Mediterranean,” the company noted in a news release.

Cyprus is followed by EPT Prague to close out the year from Dec. 6-17. This has been a longtime festival on the schedule and is back again for 2023.

Qualifying online

As in past events, players have an opportunity to grab a seat in EPT events via online qualifiers. Satellites for EPT Paris went live on Dec. 1, giving players a chance to win a complete tournament package.

Each package includes a €5,300 buy-in for the Paris Main Event and eight nights’ accommodations. More online qualifiers will launch as other events get closer. Here’s a look at the complete EPT schedule.

  • Paris – Feb. 15-26
  • Monte Carlo – April 26 – May 6
  • Barcelona – Aug. 21 – Sept. 3
  • Cyprus – Oct. 11-22
  • Prague – Dec. 6-17

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PokerStars Roundup: Online Qualifiers for EPT London, French Rapper, Ontario Promotional Events

A look at upcoming PokerStars Live events in the UK, a popular French rapper streaming on PokerStars, and reaching out to fans in Ontario.

PokerStars kickstarts the European Poker Tour and United Kingdom and Ireland Poker Tour events in London this week. The site recently launched mega satellite events and is sending numerous players to London to take part in the action.

Stars also recently launched some major promotional events for players in Ontario, Canada. The events come as part of the site’s partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors.

The company is also hosting a special streaming game on Monday featuring a well-known French rapper. Here’s a look at some of the headlines from PokerStars.

PokerStars mega satellite winners heading to EPT, UKIPT London 

With the EPT and UKIPT London approaching, preparations are underway at Hilton Park Lane for 11 days of poker from Oct. 18-28. The schedule includes a variety of tournaments and buy-ins.

PokerStars offered online poker players some mega satellite qualifying opportunities for the series. At least 20 players will join the action after winning complete tournament packages. Some of the series’ EPT highlights include: 

  • £50,000 Super High Roller – Oct. 21-23
  • £5,300 Main Event – Oct. 22-28
  • £3,000 Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty – Oct. 24-26
  • £10,300 High Roller – Oct. 26-28

French rapper joins PokerStars streaming action

Poker fans can join French Twitch streamer Gotaga on Monday for a night of poker from his Paris studio, including an appearance by the artist GIMS. The French rapper is the voice behind the official song of the World Cup

Other guests include Doigby, Domingo, Xari from Team Stars, and popular streamer Jiraya, All players will compete in a Sit & Go tournament.

Those tuning in can also take part in a €20,000 viewers freeroll running parallel to the event. Stars will drop Prize chests into accounts throughout the stream. Here’s a look at GIMS in the new World Cup video.

PokerStars celebrates Toronto Raptors, Maple Leafs home openers

As part of the company’s deal with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), PokerStars recently celebrated the home openers of the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs at Union Station.

The event featured giveaways, team mascot appearances, and fan interaction. As the season progresses, PokerStars and MLSE plan more entertainment and unique opportunities around key moments and games.

Earlier this year, PokerStars officially launched its partnership with MLSE alongside FanDuel Sportsbook. The two announced a strategic partnership in the Canadian province of Ontario to offer online poker, sports betting, and casino gaming.

PokerStars Ontario celebrates the home openers of the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs at Union Station. (photo courtesy PokerStars)

“We are always looking for ways to make the experience for our customers better, and as a leading gaming brand in the newly regulated Ontario market, we couldn’t think of a better way to do this than by partnering with the Toronto teams,” PokerStars marketing director Tom Warren said in a news release.

“Our aim is for this partnership to be a win-win for our players and fans alike – making the experience of playing with PokerStars more epic thanks to the partnership, and finding ways to make the fan experience of watching their teams better too. There’s much to come in the next few weeks and months but for now we want to wish the teams good luck for the new season – we are excited to be on board!”

This partnership is a first for Flutter Entertainment in North America. The company owns both PokerStars and FanDuel, and the MLSE deal showcases the brands in Ontario. Both platforms are featured across Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts in live and online capacities.

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PokerStars Reports Record EPT Main Event Numbers; Platinum & Red Spade Passes Awarded

The action wrapped up recently at the PokerStars European Poker Tour stop in Barcelona that saw record numbers for an EPT Main Event.

The action wrapped up recently at the PokerStars European Poker Tour stop in Barcelona that saw record numbers for an EPT Main Event. The series ran from Aug. 8-21 at Casino Barcelona with players from around the globe jumping in the action.

 The  €5,300 Main Event highlighted the series and saw 2,294 entries with 1,686 unique players. That’s a tour record and a 15% increase from the last EPT Barcelona Main Event in 2019, which received 1,988 entries. The action in Spain follows a three-year hiatus for the series.

“Returning to Barcelona after three years has been beyond anything we had ever imagined,” PokerStars head of global live event operations Cedric Billot said in a news release. “We had a record number of entries to our both EPT and ESPT Main Events, the Woman’s Platinum Pass event, and lots of epic poker action across the schedule.

“We are pleased to see so many of the PokerStars community return to Barcelona again, and it’s great to be able to step back into the live space and offer our players memorable live experiences that we look forward to continuing throughout the year at EPT London and Prague and into next year with the PCA and the PSPC in the Bahamas”.

 

PokerStars EPT Main Event scores big

The €5,300 EPT Main Event highlighted the series with many big names grabbing a seat in the tournament. The championship became the biggest EPT Main Event in history in number of entries.

The tournament took place from Aug. 15-21 with players battling it out for their of the €11.1 prize pool. Italy’s Giuliano Bendinelli (pictured in lead image) came out for €1.5 million.

The 31-year-old has played EPT events for more than a decade and his record includes five Main Event cashes. Bendinelli came back from being down to a single big blind at one point and now has $2.5 million in live tournament winnings. 

Jimmy Guerrero, of France, finished runner-up for €1.3 million, followed by Brazil’s Neville Costa in third for €734,470.

Mikita Badziakouski wins Super High Roller

Mikita Badziakouski

Plenty of well-heeled pros were out in force for the €100,000 Super High Roller. The event ran from Aug. 14-16 with 68 entries, including 16 re-entries, for a €6.6 million prize pool.

Belarus’s Mikita Badziakouski came out on top for almost €2 million. The win also follows a huge Triton Poker win in May for €1.3 million. The poker superstar now has $38 million in live tournament winnings.

American player and Poker Hall of Fame member Erik Seidel finished runner-up for €1.3 million. Third place went to Kevin Paqué, from the Netherlands, who scored €913,730. 

A look at some other events

The €3,000 Mystery Bounty took place Aug. 17-19 and recorded 1,132 entries. That created a €3.1 million prize pool including a €1.1 million bounty prize pool.

Johannes van Bemmel, of the Netherlands, found the winner’s circle for a payout of €326,792. Brazil’s Paulo Roberto Brombim finished runner-up for €204,120.

Day 2 brought the mystery bounty drawings. Players winning bounty tokens over Day 1 selected their mystery envelopes with hopes of winning some epic prizes.

Some of those included: large cash prizes; a PokerStars Red Spade Pass package to the Brazilian Grand Prix; and a PSPC Platinum Pass worth $30,000. Some of the big winners included:

  • €250,000 – Johann Zeitoun
  • €100,000 – Patrick Bruel
  • Red Spade Pass – Anders Wessman
  • Platinum Pass – Yamato Nakail

The Women’s Platinum Pass tournament was also a key part of the EPT Barcelona schedule. The tournament saw seven women go head to head in a single-table tournament.

 In the end, Italy’s Giada Fang came out on top for the ultimate prize. For a complete look at the event, click here.

* Photos courtesy PokerStars/Danny Maxwell

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True Geordie Films at EPT Barcelona, Women Play for Platinum; Streaming Schedule

Popular YouTuber and PokerStars ambassador Brian “True Geordie” Davis is heading to the European Poker Tour Barcelona. The poker player, podcast host, and Twitch streamer will host a special edition of True Geordie: The Showdown live from the upcoming tournament stop.

EPT Barcelona is set for Aug. 8-21 with a range of live tournaments and three Platinum Passes on the line. True Geordie’s appearance is the latest addition to the fun.

The Showdown is a home-game style tournament with a £5,300 EPT London Main Event ticket as the  top prize.

A few of the players in the mix include Team PokerStars streamers Lex Veldhuis and Ben “Spraggy” Spragg. PokerStars’ commentator and comedian Joe “Stapes” Stapleton will also be part of the action.

Along with that news, PokerStars also recently detailed a special event for several women to compete for a Platinum Pass. The company also finalized the EPT Barcelona streaming schedule. 

Plenty of ‘Showdown’ fun ahead at PokerStars 

As part of the home game action, Davis and the other players in the table engage in plenty of discussion throughout the event. This isn’t a high roller affair where there is little table banter.

Davis works to make the action fun with plenty of entertaining chit-chat at the table. The tournament will stream on the True Geordie and PokerStars Twitch channels for poker fans around the world. The Stars YouTube channel will also feature the event. Those in the tournament area can also check out the action live.

Here's a look at some of the news from PokerStars including Parker Talbot and the Big 20 Rewind, True Geordie's recent live event, and more.
PokerStars ambassador True Geordie (center) at the poker table..

“I am incredibly proud to take our premier poker talk show The Showdown on the road this August where we will be broadcasting live from Barcelona,” True Geordie said in a news release. “Enabling our fans from around the world to come and see the show in person is something we’ve dreamt of doing and we can’t wait to bring social poker to Spain.”

From Newcastle, England, Davis got his start by releasing videos of his opinions on his hometown Newcastle United Football Club. His channel and platform have since grown to include his True Geordie Podcast and True News reaction videos.

Davos also hosts a weekly football live stream called The Kick Off. His media presence has also expanded to include poker streams on occasion as well.

Special tournament for inspiring female poker players set for Barcelona

Beyond the tournament action and True Geordie stream, Stars is also hosting another special event. Several female poker players from around the world head to Barcelona to play live in a special single-table tournament. These competitors will compete for a Platinum Pass and include:

  • Daiva Byrne – (Lithuania; now Manchester, United Kingdom)
  • Giada Shiyan Fang (Malta)
  • Aurélie Reard – (Paris, France; now Cardiff, Wales)
  • Christina Read (Georgia)
  • Katie Stone (New Jersey)
  • Lexi Sterner (Florida)
  • Meichelle Culhane (Oklahoma)
  • Terri Hatcher (Texas)

A Platinum Pass is valued at $30,000 and includes an entry and complete travel package to the $25,000 PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) poker tournament next year in the Bahamas.

The women won a spot into the Barcelona event as part of Stars’ International Women’s Day activities in 2020. Poker players nominated inspirational women in poker as part of the promotion.

However, the PSPC was delayed because of the COVID pandemic but is now going forward in the Bahamas in 2023. PokerStars will stream the event on Aug. 15 (see more on that below).

PokerStars releases Barcelona streaming schedule

Poker fans looking to see some high-production poker streams are in luck with the EPT Barcelona. Stars recently released a packed streaming schedule for the series, with coverage beginning Sunday. Here’s a look at what’s on tap.

  • Aug. 14 – Estrellas Main Event Final Table
  • Aug. 15 – PSPC Women’s Platinum Pass tournament
  • Aug. 15 – True Geordie: The Showdown
  • Aug. 16 – Super High Roller final table
  • Aug. 17 – Main Event Day 2
  • Aug. 18 – Main Event Day 3
  • Aug. 19 – Main Event Day 4
  • Aug. 20 – Main Event Day 5
  • Aug. 21 – Main Event final table

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EPT London Returns in October with Two PokerStars Platinum Passes Awarded, Online Qualifiers

PokerStars announced Thursday that EPT London returns Oct. 18-28 with a deep schedule and two Platinum Passes up for grabs.

London’s European Poker Tour stop returns after an eight-year absence. PokerStars announced Thursday that EPT London is set for Oct. 18-28 to the Hilton Park Lane with a deep schedule and two Platinum Passes up for grabs.

The £5,300 Main Event runs Oct. 22-28 and players can earn a seat by playing online. PokerStars is offering full tournament packages for qualifier winners. Those events start for as little as £1.10 and run from Aug. 14 to Oct. 20.

“We’re thrilled to be heading back to London and looking forward to welcoming players from all around the world to the UK,” PokerStars head of global live event operations Cedric Billot said in a news release. “EPT London has a great history with PokerStars as it was a stop on the first EPT season in 2004.

“With a wide schedule of events, two Platinum Passes to win, and many activities around the event, EPT London 2022 is set to attract a huge number of players, from recreational right up to high rollers.”

PokerSTars EPT London highlights

The Hippodrome serves as PokerStars’s partner for the series and the casino will also host cash games during the series.  Beyond the Main Event several other tournaments are also schedules.

The series will also host a United Kingdom and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) Main Event from Oct. 18-22 with a £1,100 buy-in. The £10,300 EPT High Roller is also scheduled for Oct. 26-28 and should see a nice field.

Players with even bigger bankrolls may want to check out the £50,000 Super High Roller, running Oct. 21-23. Hippodrome officials are pleased to the EPT action returning to London.

“We’re very excited EPT is returning to London and for the Hippodrome to be playing a central part in what is certain to be a key future event in the annual poker calendar,” Hippodrome director of poker Kerryjane Craigie said.

“We’re gearing up for an amazing 11 days of poker and honored once again to be partnering with PokerStars. We will have more cash games available than ever before with 40 tables, and with special offers for all poker players this will be a memorable tournament for all.”

Platinum Pass are a part of the action

PokerStars has promised two Platinum Passes on the line as part of the action in London. Each pass is worth more than $30,000 and includes the $25,000 buy-in to the PokerStars Players Championship (PPC).

That event is scheduled for 2023 at the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas. A Platinum Pass also includes six nights’ hotel accommodation for the winner and a guest as well as airport transfers, PSPC merchandise, $1,900 toward expenses, and exclusive winner experiences during the event.

In London, the first pass is up for grabs in the £3,000 Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty, running Oct. 24-26. Stars is adding the highly sought-after pass to the prize pool, hidden in one of the bounty envelopes awarded to those who knock out another player. 

The second pass is on the line in an all-in shootout tournament on Oct. 22. All online qualifiers for UKIPT London and EPT London are eligible to participate in this live tournament. The Platinum Pass goes to the winner. 

The company also recently announced additional Platinum Pass opportunities via tournaments around the world. Stars will release the complete London series in the coming weeks, but here is a look at key events announced so far.

PokerStars EPT London 2022

  • £1,100 UKIPT Main Event – Oct. 18-22
  • £440 UKIPT Mystery Bounty Cup – Oct. 20-21  
  • £1,100 EPT HORSE Championship – Aug. 20-21
  • £2,200 UKIPT High Roller – Oct. 21-22
  • £50,000 EPT Super High Roller – Oct. 21-23
  • £5,300 EPT Main Event – Oct. 22-28
  • £3,000 EPT Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty – Oct. 24-26
  • £10,300 EPT High Roller – Oct. 26-28

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EPT Monte Carlo Wraps Up With First Brazilian Main Event Winner; More Live, Online Events Ahead

The PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo wrapped up on May 7 with Brazil’s Marcelo Mesqueu taking the top spot for €939,840 in the €5,300 Main Event.

The PokerStars European Poker Tour(EPT) Monte Carlo wrapped up on May 7 after two weeks of poker action. The €5,300 Main Event saw Brazil’s Marcelo Mesqueu take the top spot for €939,840.

The 55-year-old from Rio de Janeiro became the first Brazilian to win an EPT main event title. He topped a field of 1,073 entries that produced a €5.2 million prize pool.

The packed series saw players from 67 countries at the Sporting Monte Carlo with €31 million awarded across 48 tournaments. Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights from the series as other events coming up.

French series draws record turnout

Beyond Mesqueu’s big win, the €1,100 France Poker Series (FPS) Main Event was a major part of EPT Monte Carlo as well. That tournament drew 1,918 entries, making it the biggest turnout in the tournament’s history.

Another Brazilian found the winner’s circle in that championship as well. Lucas Scafini took the title, walking away with €250,000 of the €1.8 million prize pool. That total smashed the previous record by more than 27%.

Other Monte Carlo highlights

In other action, PokerStars cultural ambassador Neymar Jr. attended the event. He played in several tournaments and cashed twice in the festival.

Neymar took home €1,110 in the FPS Cup. He then collected €5,620 in the €2,000 FPS High Roller, finishing 55th out of 861 entries.

In the €100,000 Super High Roller, Spaniard Adrian Mateos emerged as champion. He outlasted a 42-entry field and won €1.4 million, the biggest prize of the series. The tournament created a €4.1 million prize pool, with the top six finishers in the money.

More PokerStars action on the horizon

Plenty of poker lies ahead for PokerStars players, both online and at the live tables. The annual Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) kicked off on Sunday and runs through June 1.

This year’s SCOOP features 318 events with buy-ins ranging from $2.20 to $25,000 and $75 million guaranteed. Players will find three main events kicking off on May 29.

These tournaments feature a combined $11.5 million in guaranteed prize pools. Here’s a look at the three championship events:

  • $109 Main Event-Low – $2.5 million guaranteed
  • $1,050 Main Event-Medium – $4 million guaranteed
  • $10,300 Main Event-High – $5 million guaranteed

In the live setting, PokerStars has several other events around the corner, including opportunities to win a Platinum Pass.

A pass is valued at $30,000 and includes a travel package and $25,000 buy-in to the 2023 PokerStars Players Championship (PPC) in the Bahamas. Here are some PokerStars live events coming up.

  • PokerStars UKIPT Dublin – May 16-22
  • Road to PSPC Liechtenstein – CHF400 buy-in event (CHF200,000 guaranteed), June 2-6
  • Road to PSPC Gujan Mestras (France) – €400 buy-in event, June 13 – 19
  • PokerStars Summer Poker Festival Malta – June 18-26 
  • Road to PSPC Valencia (Spain) – €400 buy-in event, June 29 – July 3
  • Road to PSPC San Marino – €400 buy-in event with €100,000 guaranteed, July 6-11
  • Brazilian Series of Poker Winter Millions: Sao Paulo Road to PSPC – R$800 buy-in event, July 13-15
  • Road to PSPC Dublin – €400 buy-in event, July 14 – 18
  • EPT Barcelona – Aug. 8 – 21

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Polish Player Qualifies Online Then Scores Main Event in First EPT Prague; Papo MC Grabs Two Titles

The EPT Prague returned to King’s Casino from March 5-16 following a two-year hiatus, with $30 million awarded to players.

The 2022 European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague returned to King’s Casino from March 5-16 following a two-year hiatus. PokerStars officials hailed the series a success, with almost €30 million awarded during the series.

That included 16,503 players from 62 countries across 12 days of action. One online poker qualifier stood out among the field. Grzegorz Glowny, of Poland, won his way to his first EPT via a €530 online satellite.

That brought him an entry into the €5,300 buy-in Main Event. The tournament saw 1,190 entrants compete for a share of the €5.8 million prize pool.

Glowny ended up taking the top prize for almost €700,000, the biggest win of his career. According to Hendon Mob, he had only one previous tournament cash for €4,790. Here’s a look at some of the other action from EPT Prague.

 

Papo MC does it again

No stranger to success on the felt lately, PokerStars ambassador and Argentine rapper Alejandro “Papo MC” Lococo took the title in the PokerStars Eureka €1,100 Main Event.

PokerStars has added rap freestyler, poker player, and Twitch streamer Papo MC as an ambassador to the site's free-to-play platform.
Alejandro “Papo MC” Lococo

The event set an all-time PokerStars record for biggest stop in EPT history with 3,155 entries. That topped the previous record by 27%.

For his efforts, Lococo scooped €417,820 with runner-up Bartolomeo Tato, of Italy, taking home €249,000. He didn’t stop there however, and came out victorious again in the EPT National Main Event.

Lococo added another €88,560, bringing his total lifetime winnings at EPT Prague to a huge €506,380.

Papo MC made some big news in 2021 as well by finishing seventh in the $10,000 Main Event at the World Series of Poker for $1.2 million.

Robert Cowen wins high roller; Monte Carlo next stop for EPT

In other action from the festival, British player Robert Cowen took down the €10,300 High Roller event. The tournament drew in 271 entries for a €2.7 million prize pool. Cowen earned €475,410 for taking the title.

PokerStars officials were happy to see live action return and the results of the first series.

“We were so pleased to see so many of the PokerStars community come together again and are delighted at the positive reaction and feedback from the event,” Stars managing director and commercial officer Severin Rasset said. “EPT Prague was a great step back into the live space and we’re excited to offer our players even more memorable live experiences throughout the year.”

The EPT next heads to the Monte Carlo Casino, with 10 days of poker from April 28 to May 7. Players can again look for qualifying opportunities online at PokerStars.

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