The win was the biggest for Eychenne and the third-largest for the EPT Thomas Eychenne is the newest champion of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event, claiming a career-best score of $1,424,095 after topping a massive field of 2,045 players. The €5,300 buy-in event generated an $11.5 million prize pool, making it
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Ladies Poker Events Still Running Strong with Completion of EPT Barcelona
Shiina Okamoto continues to show why she’s one of poker’s leading players Shiina Okamoto’s impressive run in women’s poker continued at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona, where she captured yet another title in the €550 (US$645) ladies event. The Japanese architect-turned-poker pro defeated a field of 126 entries to claim the trophy and €15,510
Leon Sturm Takes Down EPT Barcelona Super High Roller
The German poker pro adds another $1,696,950 to his growing stack Leon Sturm has added another major trophy to his growing résumé by winning the €100,000 (US$117,000) Super High Roller at EPT Barcelona. The 24-year-old German secured the title after reaching a heads-up deal with American pro David Coleman, earning a payout of €1,450,385 (US$1,696,950)
EPT Paris To Return in 2026 After Unexpected 2025 Cancelation
The tournament, if not canceled again, will take place in February of next year PokerStars has confirmed that the European Poker Tour (EPT) will return to Paris in February 2026, marking a comeback for the event after its abrupt cancellation earlier this year. The third edition of EPT Paris is now scheduled for February 18,
Aleksandr Shevliakov Ships EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Amid Major Controversy
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
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