 The PokerStars.tv European Poker Tour is a new series of major poker tournaments being conducted and televised throughout Europe. The EPT consists of events at some of the most beautiful casinos in some of Europe's most historic cities. Season 1 of the European Poker Tour will include preliminary tournaments in Barcelona, London, Paris, Vienna and Dublin with the Grand Final event being held at the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.Winners of the preliminary events will win prize packages worth €15,000 (in addition to their tournament winnings). The prize package includes entry into the Grand Final event, flights for two, accommodation in the stunning Hermitage Hotel in Casino Square, Monte Carlo and €1,000 spending money. View the EPT tournament schedule for details.No matter where you live in the world, you still have an opportunity to play in the Grand Final event of the European Poker Tour in beautiful Monaco. Online satellite tournaments for the Grand Final event in Monaco will be played on PokerStars.com. Winners of those satellite events will receive the same prize package as winners of the individual live events on the tour.Schedule of Events:
| Venue | City | Country | Tournament | Dates | Buy-In | | Casino Barcelona | Barcelona | Spain | Barcelona Open |
Sept. 16-17, 2005 |
€4,000 |
| Victoria Casino | London | England | European Championship |
Sept. 30 - Oct 2, 2005 |
£3,000 |
| Casino Baden |
Baden |
Austria |
EPT Baden Classic |
Oct. 4-6, 2005 |
€4,000 |
| Merrion Casino Club | Dublin | Ireland | Irish Masters |
Oct. 29-30, 2005 |
€4,000 |
| Casino Copenhagen | Copenhagen | Denmark | Scandinavian Open |
Jan. 19-22, 2006 |
kr 30,000 |
| Deauville Casino | Deauville | France | French Open |
Feb. 8-11, 2006 |
€4,000 |
| Casino Monte Carlo | Monte Carlo | Monaco | EPT Grand Final |
Mar. 7-11, 2006 | €10,000 |
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