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EPT Online Roundup: ‘WhatIfGod’ Earns Back-to-Back Main Event Titles; More Players Win Big

The EPT Online wrapped up recently at PokerStars with Sweden’s “WhatIfGod” winning his second straight $5,200 EPT Online Main Event.

The EPT Online wrapped up recently at PokerStars after 72 tournaments and offering players a total guarantee of $50 million. The highlight of the series saw Sweden’s “WhatIfGod” win his second straight $5,200 EPT Online Main Event.

The godlike performance by the 2020 winner brought a $363,641 payday after topping a field of 402 entries. Here’s a look at that event and some of the other action from the series.

Back-to-back Main Event wins for ‘WhatIfGod’

Winning back-to-back titles is no easy feat and WhatIfGod dominated the tournament virtually from the beginning. The final table was streamed on the PokerStars YouTube and Twitch channels with hole cards up.

Players battled for a share of the $2 million prize pool, which was shared by the top 48 finishers. WhatIfGod entered the final table third in chips, but quickly gained the chip lead. That included eliminating PokerStars ambassador Benjamin “bencb789” Rolle in seventh place.

“WhatifGod” secures his second straight EPT Online Main Event championship. (photo courtesy PokerStars)

The Swede added to his stack by also knocking out Bruno “great dant” Volkmann (sixth) and Christian “WATnlos” Rudolph (third). That led to heads-up play against Stars ambassador and 2019 PokerStars Player Championship winner Ramon Colillas.

River cards twice kept Colillas in the match. WhatIfGod eventually completed the repeat victory when he made a backdoor flush. He raised all in on the river and Colillas called with two pairs for his remaining chips. Here’s a look at the final table payouts.

EPT Online 2021 Main Event final table results:

  1. WhatIfGod (Sweden) – $363,641
  2. Ramon Colillas (Andorra) – $276,741
  3. WATnlos (Austria) – $210,608
  4. Oxota (Canada) – $160,279
  5. Eduardo850 (Brazil) – $121,977
  6. great dant (Brazil) $92,828
  7. Benjamin Rolle (Austria) – $70,645
  8. OrpTheTurk (United Kingdom) – $53,763
  9. Pvigar (Brazil) – $41,259

This wasn’t the only title for WhatIfGod in the EPT Online. He also scored the top spot in a $1,050 Turbo PKO as well. That event saw him an additional $80,503 including $39,400 from bounties.

High rollers produce big numbers at PokerStars

A pair of late high roller events brought in plenty of players and shipped out some big payouts. In the $10,300 Sunday Super High Roller, Finnish pro Sam “€urop€an” Vousden dominated the 122-entry field after a landslide performance on Day 2.

Vousden scored $267,407 for the win with Russia’s “papan9_p$” taking runner-up for $207,184.

Samuel “€urop€an” Vousden wins the Super High Roller for $267,407. (photo courtesy PokerStars)

In the $10,300 PLO Super High Roller, Bulgaria’s “terror777727” proved a scary opponent for the 70-entry field. The top nine finishers shared the $700,000 prize pool, with terror777727 claiming the winner’s share of $188,937.

Laszlo “omaha4rollz” Bujtas finished in second for $141,233. “Elkku35” also secured a six-figure prize, banking $105,574 for third place.

More EPT Online winners

Plenty of other players scored big in the EPT Online. In the $530 EPT Online Cup, “BlackyOrange” topped a field of 2,530 entries for a career-high $185,248 payday. The UK’s “FKREDSTAR45” took runner-up for $132,050 in an event that created a $1.3 million prize pool.

The $215 PKO event saw Brazil’s Daniel “fauzika1” Camel conquer a field of 3,435 entries, which produced a $687,000 prize pool. Camel battled Ecuador’s “juswhackit” heads up for the title and $67,251 top prize. Juswhackit took home $48,765 for runner-up.

The $1,050 Return of Arena Championship culminated with Sweden’s “IsnapUcry” and Lithuania’s “vadanas” facing off. The two players cut a deal with with IsnapUcry winning the trophy and $166,089.

Vadanas pocketed $158,494 as part of the agreement. The event attracted 1,205 entries for a $1.2million prize pool.

Upcoming PokerStars live events

The European Poker Tour is expected to return with more live events soon. Here are the next two events on the schedule so far:

  • EPT Prague – March 5-16
  • EPT Sochi – March 18-27

Online, the Winter Series also continues at PokerStars through Jan. 12. Click here for a complete preview and schedule of that series.

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New Dates Announced for EPT Prague; PokerStars Launches EPT Online With $17 Million Guaranteed

The EPT Online wrapped up recently at PokerStars with Sweden’s “WhatIfGod” winning his second straight $5,200 EPT Online Main Event.

After the recent postponement of the European Poker Tour Prague, PokerStars announced new dates for the series on Monday. The site also unveiled the return of the EPT Online series for Dec. 8-19, with $17 million guaranteed.

The news of the EPT Prague comes as live poker slowly returns internationally. The series is now set for March 5-16 at the Hilton Hotel Prague.

“With player and staff comfort and health a top priority, PokerStars had previously made the decision to postpone EPT Prague 2021 due to the ongoing situation in the Czech Republic and in accordance with local government guidance,” Stars officials noted in a news release.

“After much consideration, the decision has now been made to move the much-loved EPT stop to March, where PokerStars hopes to run a safe and enjoyable event for the PokerStars community.”

EPT Online returns to PokerStars

Following the Prague postponement, PokerStars has worked hard to provide players with some online EPT action. Buy-ins for the series start at just $5.50 and players from around the world can compete.

The festival features 68 tournaments including some from the traditional live EPT series. Players will also find mini versions of numerous events with a complete mini schedule.

As seen in live events as well, 20 EPT trophies will be up for grabs. Some of the highlights from the series include:

  • $11 EPT Online Cup Mini – $150,000 guaranteed
  • $55 Mini Main Event – $1 million guaranteed
  • $5,200 Main Event – $1.5 million guaranteed
  • $1,050 Return of Arena Championship – $1 million guaranteed
  • $10,300 Sunday Super High Roller – $1 million guaranteed

EPT Online also benefits tournament staff

Because of the postponement of the live EPT Prague, PokerStars hopes to help out staff missing work opportunities. The company has committed $100,000 from the series to all the live event staff impacted by the postponement.

“We know that there is a huge demand from the PokerStars community to see our live events return in full and we are excitedly working toward that,” PokerStars managing director and commercial officer Severin Rasset said, “but we must be flexible along the way to ensure our players stay safe and healthy, and the experience is an unforgettable one for all the right reasons.

“I am pleased that we have been able to adapt so quickly to the ever-changing situation and provide our players with new dates for EPT Prague already, as well as some EPT online fun and value in the meantime. A big thanks to our partners at Kings Casino and Hilton Prague for working with us to ensure we found an alternative solution for the event.”

Here’s a look at the entire WPT Online main and mini schedules:

PokerStars EPT Online – Main Schedule

DateName
Dec. 8#01: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Series Opener], $250k Gtd - Trophy #1
Dec. 8#02: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $150k Gtd
Dec. 9#03: $1,050 NLHE, $200k Gtd
Dec. 9#04: $2,100 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, High Roller], $300k Gtd - Trophy #2
Dec. 9#05: $1,050 PLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $100k Gtd
Dec. 10#06: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max], $225k Gtd
Dec. 10#07: $5,200 6+ Hold'em [6-Max, High Roller], $150k Gtd - Trophy #3
Dec. 11#08: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $200k Gtd
Dec. 11#09: $1,050 NLHE {8-Max, Win The Button], $150k Gtd - Trophy #4
Dec. 12#10: $215 NLHE [8-Max],300k Gtd
Dec. 12#11: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, The Return of Arena Championship], $1M Gtd - Trophy #5
Dec. 12#12: $10,300 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Super High Roller], $1M Gtd - Trophy #6
Dec. 12#13: $2,100 PLO [6-Max, High Roller], $250k Gtd - Trophy #8
Dec. 12#14: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max], $300k Gtd
Dec. 13#15: $530 NLHE, $200k Gtd
Dec. 13#16: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Deep Stack], $300k Gtd - Trophy #9
Dec. 14#17 : $2,100 NLHE [8-Max], $250k Gtd
Dec. 14#18: $10,300 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Super High Roller], $500k Gtd - Trophy #10
Dec. 14#19: $530 NLHE [7-Max], $175k Gtd
Dec. 15#20: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max], $200k Gtd
Dec. 15#21: $2,100 NLHE [6-Max, High Roller], $300k Gtd - Trophy #11
Dec. 16#22: $5,200 NLHE [8-Max, Super High Roller], $500k Gtd - Trophy #12
Dec. 16#23: $2,100 8-Game [6-Max, High Roller], $100k Gtd - Trophy #13
Dec. 16#24 : $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $300k Gtd
Dec. 17#25: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, The Weekender], $175k Gtd - Trophy #14
Dec. 17#26: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max], $225k Gtd
Dec. 18#27: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $200k Gtd
Dec. 18#28: $2,100 HORSE [8-Max], $100k Gtd - Trophy #15
Dec. 18#29: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max], $200k Gtd
Dec. 19#30: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO], $300k Gtd
Dec. 19#31: $530 NLHE [8-Max, #Cup], $1M Gtd - Trophy #16
Dec. 19#32: $5,200 NLHE [8-Max, #Main Event], $1.5M Gtd - Trophy #17
Dec. 19#33: $10,300 PLO [6-Max, Sunday Super High Roller], $300k Gtd - Trophy #19
Dec. 19#34: $1,050 NLHE [7-Max, Series Saver], $350k Gtd - Trophy #20
Dec. 20Side Event: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, High Roller], $250k Gtd
Dec. 20Side Event: $215 NLHE [6-Max,Progressive KO], $100k Gtd

PokerStars EPT Online – Mini Schedule

DateName
Dec. 8#01: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Opener], $22k Gtd
Dec. 8#02: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $100k Gtd
Dec. 9#03: $55, $100k Gtd
Dec. 9#04: $22 [8-Max, Progressive KO, Mini HR], $125k Gtd
Dec. 9#05: $109 PLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $50k Gtd
Dec. 10#06: $109 NLHE [8-Max], $175k Gtd
Dec. 10#07: $55 6+ Hold'em [6-Max, Mini High Roller], $25k Gtd
Dec. 11#08: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $100k Gtd
Dec. 11#09: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Win The Button Mini], $75k Gtd
Dec. 12#10: $22 NLHE [8-Max], $150k Gtd
Dec. 12#11: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Return of Arena Mini], $150k Gtd
Dec. 12#12: $109 NLHE [8-Max, PKO Championship], $1M Gtd - Trophy #7
Dec. 12#13: $22 PLO [6-Max], $50k Gtd
Dec. 12#14: $109 NLHE [6-Max], $250k Gtd
Dec. 13#15: $55 NLHE, $100k Gtd
Dec. 13#16: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Deep Stack], $100k Gtd
Dec. 14#17: $22 NLHE [8-Max], $100k Gtd
Dec. 14#18: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Super High Roller], $200k Gtd
Dec. 14#19: $55 NLHE [7-Max], $100k Gtd
Dec. 15#20: $11 NLHE [8-Max], $75k Gtd
Dec. 15#21: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Mini High Roller], $100k Gtd
Dec. 16#22: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Super High Roller], $250k Gtd
Dec. 16#23: $55 8-Game [6-Max], $40k Gtd
Dec. 16#24: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $200k Gtd
Dec. 17#25: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Mini Weekender], $100k Gtd
Dec. 17#26: $109 NLHE [8-Max], $175k Gtd
Dec. 18#27: $5.50 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $50k Gtd
Dec. 18#28: $22 HORSE [8-Max, Mini High Roller], $40k Gtd
Dec. 18#29: $11 NLHE [8-Max], $75k Gtd
Dec. 19#30: $55 NLHE [8-Max, #Mini Main Event], $1M Gtd - Trophy #18
Dec. 19#31: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO], $150k Gtd
Dec. 19#32: $11 NLHE [8-Max, #Cup Mini], $150k Gtd
Dec. 19#33: $11 PLO [6-Max, Mini Super High Roller], $40k Gtd
Dec. 19#34: $109 NLHE [7-Max,Mini Series Saver], $300k Gtd
Dec. 20Mini Side Event: $109 NLHE [8-Max], $225k Gtd
Dec. 20Mini Side Event: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $75k Gtd

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PokerStars Bounty Builder Series Launches Sunday; EPT Prague Live Festival Announced

The Bounty Builder Series returns to PokerStars Oct. 3-18 with 208 tournaments and more than $30 million guaranteed.

The Bounty Builder Series returns to PokerStars this weekend. Players will find 208 tournaments running Oct. 3-18 with more than $30 million guaranteed.

Players will also find two Main Events running on Oct. 17. The  $55 high event guarantees $1 million and the $530 version guarantees $2.5 million. Buy-ins for the series range from $5.50 to $1,100, providing something for every bankroll.

What to expect from the Bounty Builder Series

All tournaments are fittingly using a knockout format, where all players have a bounty on their heads. Eliminate an opponent, and the winner picks up that player’s bounty.

Most tournaments are No Limit Hold’em, but the series also includes:

  • Pot Limit Omaha
  • HORSE
  • Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better
  • 6+ Hold’em (Short Deck)
  • Eight-Game Mix
  • No Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better
  • Five-Card Pot Limit Omaha

Beyond the Main Events, several other tournaments also stand out on the schedule. A $55 Sunday Kickoff Special Edition starts the series on Oct. 3 with $125,000 guaranteed.

Players will also find designated “Daily Highlight” tournaments throughout the series. These events feature three entry levels – low, medium, and high. The Daily Highlights also come with the biggest guarantees of the series.

For example, on Oct. 11 players will find a Monday Deepstack as the Daily Highlight. The $11 version guarantees $80,000 with the $109 and $530 versions guaranteeing $250,000 in each event.

Here’s a look at the complete series.

2021 PokerStars Bounty Builder Series

DateEvent
Oct. 3BBS-01: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Kickoff SE], $125k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-02: $215 NLHE [Series Kickoff], $225k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-03: $109 NLHE [7-Max], $175k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-04: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Mini Million SE], $250k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 3BBS-04: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Million SE], $1M Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 3BBS-04: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Bounty Builder HR SE], $500k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 3BBS-05: $109 PLO [6-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-06: $215 NLHE [8-Max], $250k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-07: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Slug Blinds], $150k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-08:$215 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $125k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-09:$530 NLHE Sunday Cooldown SE, $200k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-10: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Mini Sunday Supersonic SE], $125k Gtd
Oct. 3BBS-10: $22 NLHE [6-Max, 15BB Stacks], $50k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-12: $11 NLHE [8-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-13: $109 NLHE [Monday Marathon], $100k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-14: $22 NLHE [7-Max, Freezeout], $60k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-15: $22 NLHE [8-Max], $150k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 4BBS-15: $109 NLHE [8-Max], $200k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 4BBS-15: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Bounty Builder HR SE], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 4BBS-16: $22 HORSE, $20k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-17: $22 NLHE [7-Max], $100k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-18: $55 NLHE [4-Max], $100k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-19: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $100k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-20: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $60k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-21: $109 NLHE [7-Max], $70k Gtd
Oct. 4BBS-22: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Flash Hyper-Turbo], $40k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-23: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Freezeout], $40k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-24: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Session Starter], $100k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-25: $22 NLHE, $80k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-26: $11 NLHE [7-Max, Tuesday Throwdown], $100k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 5BBS-26: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Tuesday Throwdown], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 5BBS-26: $215 NLHE [7-Max, Tuesday Throwdown], $250k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 5BBS-27: $55 PLO8 [6-Max], $30k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-28: $109 NLHE [3-Max, Tuesday Triple Threat], $175k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-29: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Total KO], $125k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-30: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $175k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-31: $22 NLHE [7-Max, Slug Blinds, 25BB Stacks], $50k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-32: $215 NLHE [6-Max, Daily Supersonic SE], $100k Gtd
Oct. 5BBS-33: $11 NLHE [6-Max, 15BB Stacks], $30k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-34: $109 NLHE [8-Max], $100k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-35: $55 NLHE [Wednesday Marathon], $125k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-36: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $60k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-37: $215 NLHE [8-Max], $150k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-38: $11 6+ Hold'em [6-Max], $25k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-39: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Midweek Freeze], $100k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 6BBS-39: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Midweek Freeze], $150k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 6BBS-39: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Midweek Freeze], $175k Gtd - Daily Highligh
Oct. 6BBS-40: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Big Short, 25BB Stacks], $75k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-41: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $175k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-42: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Freezeout], $40k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-43: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Slug Blinds], $70k Gtd
Oct. 6BBS-44: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Flash Hyper-Turbo], $40k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-45: $22 NLHE [8-Max], $60k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-46: $215 NLHE [7-Max, Session Starter], $125k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-47: $109 NLHE, $100k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-48: $55 NLHE [8-Max], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 7BBS-48: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Thursday Thrill SE], $300k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 7BBS-48: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Thursday Thrill SE], $400k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 7BBS-49: $55 NLO8, $40k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-50: $109 NLHE, $175k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-51: $55 NLHE [Heads-Up, Total KO, Zoom], $75k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-52: $11 NLHE [7-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-53: $215 NLHE [6-Max, Big Knockouts], $100k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-54: $5.50 NLHE [6-Max], $30k Gtd
Oct. 7BBS-55: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Flash Hyper-Turbo], $35k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-56: $55 NLHE [4-Max, Freezeout], $60k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-57: $109 NLHE [Friday Marathon], $100k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-58: $5.50 NLHE [8-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-59: $215 NLHE [8-Max], $175k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-60: $22 PLO [6-Max], $35k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-61: $11 NLHE [7-Max, Friday Night Fight ], $75k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 8BBS-61: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Friday Night Fight]], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 8BBS-61: $530 NLHE [7-Max, Friday Night Fight], $250k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 8BBS-62: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Slug Blinds , 30BB Stacks], $125k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-63: $215 NLHE [7-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $100k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-64: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Slug Blinds], $50k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-65: $109 NLHE [7-Max], $70k Gtd
Oct. 8BBS-66: $11 NLHE [6-Max, Flash Hyper-Turbo], $30k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-67: $22 NLHE, $50k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-68: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Session Starter], $125k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-69: $109 NLHE, $125k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-70: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $100k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 9BBS-71: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 9BBS-72: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $250k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 9BBS-73: $109 NLHE [6-Max], $25k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-74: $22 NLHE [Slug Blinds], $100k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-75: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $125k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-76: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $175k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-77: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Freezeout], $100k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-78: $11 NLHE [7-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 9BBS-79: $22 NLHE [6-Max, 15BB Stacks], $30k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-80: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Kickoff SE], $125k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-81: $109 NLHE [8-Max], $150k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-82: $11 NLHE, $80k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-83: $215 NLHE, $250k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-84: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Mini Million SE], $250k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 10BBS-84: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Million SE], $1M Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 10BBS-84: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Bounty Builder HR SE], $500k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-85: $55 PLO [6-Max], $40k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-86: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday HR SE], $500k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-87: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Win The Button], $50k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-88: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Cooldown SE], $200k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-89: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $150k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-90: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Mini Sunday Supersonic SE], $125k Gtd
Oct. 10BBS-91: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Flash Hyper-Turbo], $50k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-92: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Freezeout], $40k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-93: $55 NLHE [Session Starter], $100k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-94: $215 NLHE [8-Max], $125k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-95: $11 NLHE [Monday Deepstack], $80k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 11BBS-95: $109 NLHE [Monday Deepstack], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 11BBS-95: $530 NLHE [Monday Deepstack], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 11BBS-96: $22 NLO8, $30k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-97: $215 NLHE [8-Max], $150k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-98: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Zoom], $100k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-99: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $125k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-100: $5.50 NLHE [6-Max, Slug Blinds, 25BB Stacks], $20k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-101: $215 NLHE [7-Max], $125k Gtd
Oct. 11BBS-102: $22 NLHE [6-Max, 15BB Stacks], $30k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-103: $55 NLHE [Slug Blinds], $75k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-104: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Wednesday Marathon], $100k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-105: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Big Knockouts], $80k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-106: $109 NLHE [7-Max], $150k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-107: $109 NLHE [6-Max], $30k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-108: $22 NLHE [8-Max], $100k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 12BBS-108: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Super Tuesday SE], $250k Gtd - Mini Super Tuesday SE
Oct. 12BBS-108: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Super Tuesday SE], $275k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 12BBS-109: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Zoom], $100k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-11: $11 NLHE 0Win The Button, $50k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-111: $530 NLHE [8-Max], $150k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-112: $22 NLHE [4-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 12BBS-113: $5.50 NLHE [6-Max, 15BB Stacks], $25k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-114: $11 NLHE [8-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-115: $215 NLHE [Session Starter], $100k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-116: $22 NLHE [7-Max], $80k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-117: $11 NLHE [Midweek Marathon], $80k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 13BBS-117: $55 NLHE [Midweek Marathon], $200k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 13BBS-117: $215 NLHE [Midweek Marathon], $200k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 13BBS-118: $55 PLO8 [6-Max], $25k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-119: $530 NLHE [8-Max], $200k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-120: $55 NLHE [3-Max, Wednesday Triple Threat], $100k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-121: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $100k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-122: $22 NLHE [7-Max, Freezeout], $40k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-123: $109 NLHE [7-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 13BBS-124: $11 NLHE [6-Max, Flash Hyper-Turbo], $30k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-125: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Deepstack], $75k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-126: $215 NLHE [Thursday Marathon], $125k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-127: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Slug Blinds], $125k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-128: $22 NLHE, $100k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-129: $109 6+ Hold'em [6-Max], $25k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-130: $55 NLHE [8-Max]], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 14BBS-130: $215 NLHE [8-Max], $250k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 14BBS-130: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Thursday Thrill SE], $300k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 14BBS-131: $55 NLHE [Heads-Up, Total KO, Zoom], $75k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-132: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $125k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-133: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $50k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-134: $55 NLHE [8-Max], $75k Gtd
Oct. 14BBS-135: $5.50 NLHE [6-Max, Flash Hyper-Turbo], $25k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-136: $22 NLHE [8-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-137: $55 NLHE [Session Starte], $100k Gtdr
Oct. 15BBS-138: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $60k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-139: $215 NLHE [8-Max] , $150k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-140: $11 PLO [6-Max], $30k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-141: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Final Freeze], $75k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 15BBS-141: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Final Freeze], $175k Gtd Daily Highlight
Oct. 15BBS-141: $530 NLHE [6-Max, Final Freeze], $175k Gtd Daily Highlight
Oct. 15BBS-142: $55 NLHE [Slug Blinds , 30BB Stacks], $100k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-143: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $100k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-144: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Slug Blinds, 25BB Stacks], $50k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-145: $215 NLHE [6-Max, Daily Supersonic SE], $100k Gtd
Oct. 15BBS-146: $11 NLHE [6-Max, 15BB Stacks], $30k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-147: $55 NLHE Freezeout, $60k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-148: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Saturday Marathon], $125k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-149: $109 NLHE, $125k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-150: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Saturday Eliminator SE], $150k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 16BBS-151: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Saturday Eliminator SE], $250k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 16BBS-152: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Saturday Eliminator SE], $300k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 16BBS-153: $215 NLO8 [6-Max], $40k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-154: $109 NLHE [Deepstack], $175k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-155: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Total KO], $125k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-156: $109 [7-Max, Daily Cooldown SE], $125k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-157: $530 NLHE [7-Max], $150k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-158: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Slug Blinds], $50k Gtd
Oct. 16BBS-159: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Flash Hyper-Turbo], $40k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-160: $55 NLHE [Deepstack], $150k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-161: $109 NLHE [8-Max], $150k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-162: $22 NLHE [6-Max] , $100k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-163: $215 NLHE, $250k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-164: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event - Low], $1M Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-165: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event - High], $2.5M Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-166: $109 PLO [6-Max, PLO Main Event], $100k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-167: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Big Knockouts], $150k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-168: $109 NLHE, $200k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-169: $215 NLHE [Sunday Cooldown SE], $200k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-170: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Mini Sunday Supersonic SE], $125k Gtd
Oct. 17BBS-171: $22 NLHE [6-Max, 15BB Stacks], $40k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-172: $11 NLHE [7-Max], $50k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-173: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Final Session], $100k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-174: $5.50 NLHE, $50k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-175: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Series Closer], $175k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 18BBS-175: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Series Closer], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 18BBS-175: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Series Closer], $225k Gtd - Daily Highlight
Oct. 18BBS-176: $22 5-Card PLO [6-Max], $30k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-177: $55 NLHE, $175k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-178: $215 NLHE [8-Max], $100k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-179: $22 NLHE [7-Max, Big Knockouts], $80k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-180: $109 NLHE [8-Max], $100k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-181: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Freezeout], $75k Gtd
Oct. 18BBS-182: $11 NLHE [6-Max], $30k Gtd

Live poker continues returning to EPT

Along with announcing the new Bounty Builder Series, PokerStars also announced another stop for the European Poker Tour (EPT) on Thursday. EPT Prague returns to the Czech Republic from Dec. 8-19  at the Hilton Hotel Prague.

The series had run each year from 2007-19 until the COVID pandemic led to its cancellation in 2020. Players can expect a packed schedule of events including three highlights that have already been released:

  • €1,100 EPT National – Dec. 9-13
  • €5,300 Main Event – Dec. 13-19
  • €10,300 High Roller – Dec. 17-19

Players can expect safety precautions in place to minimize COVID concerns.

“We’re so excited to welcome our community back to our live poker felt with one of our most famous and well-loved poker tours,” PokerStars managing director Severin Rasset said in a news release.

“It’s been such a long time coming and we’ve been working tirelessly and monitoring the situation carefully so that no stone is unturned for a safe return to live events and a great experience for our players.”

Online satellites for the series begin Oct. 3 starting at just €1.10. Stars will award five Main Event packages worth €7,200 each each week until the start of the event.

Each package includes eight nights’ hotel stay, travel, and tournament buy-in. Satellites will also start in France and Spain on Oct. 24.

The PokerStars European Poker Tour will again head to Sochi, Russia, at Casino Sochi in March, the site announced this week.

Announcement adds to live EPT schedule

The Prague announcement comes on the heels of PokerStars running the EPT Sochi from Oct. 2-11. That festival features:

  • $1,827 (₽133,000) Main Event – Oct. 7-11
  • $3,540 (₽257,600) High Roller – Oct. 10-11.

PokerStars also announced this week that the tour is already locked in for a return to Sochi from March 18-27.

A $2,400 (₽175,000) Main Event highlights the series from March 22-27. A $5,094 (₽371,000) High Roller is also planned as part of the festivities.

Live poker seems to be on the uptick with the World Series of Poker returning this week. The World Poker Tour has also run several tournaments and the Brazilian Series of Poker Millions is also back Nov. 24 – Dec. 5.

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PokerStars European Poker Tour Returning to Sochi In March; Brazilian Event Also Coming

The PokerStars European Poker Tour will again head to Sochi, Russia, at Casino Sochi in March, the site announced this week.

Fresh off other recent announcements regarding the return of live poker, PokerStars added another event to the schedule this week. The site’s European Poker Tour will again head to Sochi, Russia, at Casino Sochi in March for another series.

The festival runs from March 18-27 with a $2,400 (₽175,000) Main Event running March 22-27. The announcement comes as more live events return, including the World Series of Poker and Brazilian Series of Poker. The World Poker Tour has also run several events in the US this year.

Other highlights from the series in Russia

Not too many details on the series are available yet, but a full  schedule should be released as events get closer.

However, there are a couple more tournaments that have been announced. The $1,057 (₽77,000) EPT National event runs March 18-27.

Also, players looking for bigger action will find a $5,094 (₽371,000) High Roller. PokerStars Live will release dates and information on that event later.

Another EPT Sochi event kicks off this week as well with a festival running Oct. 2-11. Here’s a look at the highlights of the series:

  • $1,827 (₽133,000) Main Event – Oct. 7-11
  • $3,540 (₽257,600) High Roller – Oct. 10-11

A look back at the EPT Sochi 2021

The EPT’s return to Sochi began in March of this year. Russia’s Artur Martirosyan, known as “mararthur1” online, took down the Main Event for $325,000 and a spade trophy.

Viktor Kudinov won the High Roller for $98,000 after a heads up deal. Players should look for online qualifiers as the 2022 EPT Sochi gets closer.

Are more EPT events ahead?

Casino Sochi has hosted EPT events since 2017. The property promises safety measures in place to protect players and staff during the era of COVID.

Russia remains the only EPT stop announced so far. Players responded on Twitter about any possibility of another announcement regarding other venues in the future.

A look at the Casino Sochi. (photo courtesy PokerStars)

However, popular stops such as Barcelona, Prague, London, and Monte Carlo aren’t part of the plans as of now.

Could that change soon? That’s not known, but Stars recently announced the return of the Brazilian Series of Poker Millions as well. That series runs Nov. 24 to Dec. 5 at the WTC Sheraton Golden Hall in São Paulo with $2.8 million guaranteed.

PSPC getting closer?

On the horizon, PokerStars has promised another version of the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC). The next event was set for Barcelona after the record-setting 2020 event in the Bahamas. 

However the event was cancelled because of COVID. Could the PSPC return in 2022? No word yet, but with more live events returning it seems like there is at least a possibility.

The company continues to promote the popular Platinum Passes that reward players with:

  • €22,500 buy-in
  • Six nights’ hotel accommodation in a five-star hotel
  • Airport transfers
  • PSPC merchandise
  • €1,250 in spending money
  • Exclusive Platinum Pass winner events during the event

A pass is worth about €30,000, but one hasn’t been awarded in 18 months. That changes on Oct. 7 when the Cardplayer Lifestyle website hosts the Mixed Games Festival at the Westgate Casino in Las Vegas. 

A ​​$200 HORSE tournament caps the series with a Platinum Pass on the line for the winner. This puts the event right in the international poker spotlight with one player taking home quite a prize.

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Platinum Passes Up for Grabs at EPT Prague; Online Qualifiers Running Now

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

Two PokerStars Platinum Passes will be on the line at the last stop of 2019 of the European Poker Tour in Prague. The series will be held at Casino Atrium at the Hilton Prague and runs from Dec. 6-17.

The series features 46 events and offers an action packed-schedule with tournaments for event bankroll. PokerStars has also promised plenty of extras in store for players.

The Platinum Pass is once again a highly sought-after prize in the poker world. Winners earn the €22,500 buy-in ($25,000) PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC). The event is this time set for Aug. 20-24, 2020, in Barcelona, Spain.

European players can qualify for some of the fun by playing online – including a shot at a Platinum Pass.

Winning a PokerStars Platinum Pass in Prague

With two Platinum Passes on the line in Prague, there should be plenty of interest in this tour stop. The first will be available to those who qualified online for the €5,300 Main Event and make it to Day 2.

These qualifiers will then be entered into a Crazy Pineapple hand. The winner of the hand takes home the pass and will have some big plans for that next poker adventure.

Another Platinum Pass will also be available with a focus on Germany as part of the “Chase Your Dream” promotion. Players who competed in Spin and Go challenges will be entered into online freerolls on Nov. 9 and 10.

Finalists will compete in an exclusive live poker game in Prague on Dec. 14 for a Platinum Pass.

Players from Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein can still qualify for the freerolls online. The final challenges for the promotion will conclude on Nov. 10.

What else is on the schedule at EPT Prague?

Players will find plenty of action in Prague including cash games and tournaments. Those looking to battle it out in the €1,100 EPT National (Dec. 7-11) or the Main Event (Dec. 11-17) can qualify for as little as €1 online.

The live tournaments kick off on the first day with a €1,100 Freezeout and a €10,300 NLHE Eighth-Handed event with only a single re-entry.

Off the felt, PokerStars players will have plenty to do as well. Some of those opportunities include:

  • Daily excursion tours – These free trips include stops at Prague Old Town, Prague Castle, Thrill Park haunted house experience, and the Breakout Prague escape room. All are free to players in the series.
  • Spin the Wheel game – Each player attending EPT Prague earns a free spin for shot at a variety of prizes. Simply beat the house’s hand and walk away a winner.
  • Christmas party – To get players in the spirit, a Christmas party will be held Dec. 11. Guests can expect live bands, artists, workshops, an open bar with mulled wine, and swag for partygoers. Santa Claus may even be making an appearance.

PokerStars is promising plenty of fun in historic Prague. Online qualifiers are running now and players can get in the action.