The Russian player has been called out for angle shooting several times on his way to the win Aleksandr Shevliakov won the 2025 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event, collecting a €1 million (US$1.1 million) prize, but the win didn’t come without some controversy. The Russian player topped a field of 1,195 entries, outlasting a tough
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US Poker Players Dominate the EPT Monte Carlo €25,000 High Rollers
Several long-time grinders helped carry the US segment in the big event American poker pros made a strong impact during the second week of the 2025 European Poker Tour Monte Carlo, taking control of the €25,000 (US$27,500) high roller events and bringing home big wins. Held at the Sporting Monte-Carlo Casino, these events attracted elite
Mikita Badziakouski Has Now Earned Over $65 Million Playing Poker
The 33-year-old Belarusian added another big win at the EPT in Monte Carlo Mikita Badziakouski continues to climb the ranks of poker’s elite, now surpassing the $65 million mark in career tournament earnings. The 33-year-old Belarusian added nearly $900,000 to his bankroll with victory in the €50,000 (US$56,000) High Roller at a 2025 European Poker
Sebastian Malec Almost Scores Victory at EPT Monte Carlo
The last big win for the Polish player was the WPT Main Event in Barcelona in 2016 Sebastian Malec is once again making headlines on the European Poker Tour, nearly grabbing a second major win at EPT Monte-Carlo. The Polish player, who first caught the poker world’s attention with a €1.1 million (US$1.1 million) victory
European Poker Tour cancels Paris stop amid French political turmoil
The lack of a new federal budget forces the closure of gambling halls across Paris PokerStars has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris 2025, originally scheduled for February. This decision, made in collaboration with Club Barrière, the iconic casino on the Champs-Élysées, comes as a result of unforeseen regulatory
Andras Nemeth Wins Fifth EPT Event With €10,200 Mystery Bounty Victory
The Hungarian poker pro overcame a tough heads-up battle to secure the win Andras Nemeth secured his fifth European Poker Tour (EPT) title with an impressive victory in the €10,200 (US$10,812) Mystery Bounty event at the PokerStars EPT in Prague. The Hungarian pro walked away with a total of €132,980 (US$140,959), which included bounty winnings,
€25,000 EPT NLHE High Rollers Tourney Produces Massive Win
Two years after winning a WSOP title, Espen Jorstad scores another big victory Espen Jorstad continues to cement his place among poker’s elite, showcasing his prowess at the €25,000 (US$26,500) buy-in No-Limit Hold’em high roller during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague festival. The 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event champion emerged victorious,
2025 EPT Schedule Lists Three Stops To Get the Action Going
Spain, France and Monte Carlo are among the first locations for next year’s series The European Poker Tour (EPT) has revealed the first stops for its 2025 schedule, returning to familiar destinations that have become iconic within the poker community. Players can anticipate action in Paris, Monte Carlo, and Barcelona, with additional stops yet to
Oliver Weis Continues 2024 Hot Streak With EPT Cyprus Main Event Win
The German pro has already scored over $2 million in live events this year Oliver Weis has continued his impressive 2024 poker streak by winning the European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus Main Event, adding another seven-figure payday to his already successful year. The German poker pro outlasted a tough field of 1,284 players in the
Mateos, Hrabec Fall in EPT Cyprus $50K Super High Roller
Mikalai Vaskaboinikau outlasts some of the best players to take the title The EPT Cyprus $50K Super High Roller saw some of poker’s biggest names compete for the top prize, but it was Mikalai Vaskaboinikau who emerged victorious, taking home $601,397 and the Golden Shard trophy. Despite strong performances, Adrian Mateos and Roman Hrabec fell
Stephen Song Ships EPT Barcelona Main Event
The event was the fourth-largest main event for the EPT Stephen Song has added another major accomplishment to his poker career by winning the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event. The event, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the EPT, drew 1,975 entries, making it the fourth-largest EPT Main Event in history. Song’s victory
Chidwick and two others wrap up the EPT Monte Carlo on a high note
Several high-rolling regulars once again proved themselves in the European Poker Tour The 2024 European Poker Tour Monte Carlo festival has come to an end, with several big tournaments crowning champions during the final weekend, including €5,300 main event winner Derk Van Luijk. Three popular high rollers also claimed wins at the series to move up in the