- European Poker Tour
The European Poker Tour (EPT) began in
2004 as part of the worldwide explosion inTexas Hold 'em popularity. It is a series of televisedpoker tournaments similar to those in theWorld Poker Tour (WPT).In seasons 1-3, the most significant difference between the competing poker tours was the
buy-in and its effect on the prize pool, with the EPT featuring buy-ins about half the size of the WPT. This changed in season 4 when the buy-in for most EPT events was increased to €8,000. (Due to increased popularity and lack of space in participating casinos). [ [http://www.europeanpokertour.com/press/EPT4_launch.html EPT4 launch press release] ] At 2007 exchange rates, this is approximately equal to theUS$ 10,000 which is the buy-in for most WPT events.Furthermore, the final table is made up of 8 players, as opposed to the 6 player final tables popularised by the WPT.
The EPT is sponsored by
PokerStars and taped bySunset + Vine for television broadcast across Europe.The tour was created by
John Duthie , winner of the inauguralPoker Million tournament. Duthie commentates for the show, alongsideColin Murray . The show was first hosted byCaroline Flack , then joined byNatalie Pinkham . Season 4 of the show is hosted byKara Scott .ee also
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European Poker Tour season 1 results
*European Poker Tour season 2 results
*European Poker Tour season 3 results
*European Poker Tour season 4 results
*European Poker Tour season 5 results References
External links
* [http://www.europeanpokertour.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.europeanpokertour.com/schedule.html Season 5 schedule]
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