PokerStars European Poker Tour Makes Its First Comeback in Malta After a Five-Year Absence
The European Poker Tour (EPT) is making a grand return to Casino Malta in St. Julian's from October 1-12, with a packed schedule of exciting tournaments. Among the highlights are the PokerStars Open, the EPT Malta Main Event, and the EPT Super High Roller, all of which will be covered by PokerNews' live reporting team.
The PokerStars Open, set to kick off on October 1, offers a variety of tournaments, including the main event with a buy-in of €1,650. Online satellites are available for this event, and a silver Power Path Pass can be redeemed for the buy-in. The PokerStars Open Main Event, which will be held from October 1 to 12, is highly anticipated, with first-place prizes often worth six figures.
The EPT Malta Main Event, with a buy-in of €5,300, is another major attraction. The inaugural event in 2015 was won by Dzmitry Urbanovich, who took home a prize of €534,330. In 2016, Aliaksei Boika emerged victorious, pocketing €355,700.
For the high rollers, the EPT Super High Roller is not to be missed. This event, with a buy-in of €50,000, promises intense competition and significant payouts.
Matthew Pitt, a senior editor at PokerNews, will be covering these events. Pitt has been a part of the poker industry since 2008, joining PokerNews in 2010. He stepped away from live reporting duties in 2015 but now focuses on his role as Senior Editor for PokerNews.
The EPT Malta schedule also includes other tournaments such as the €1,100 NLHE Freezeout, €370 Win Your Seat Satellite to €1,650, and the €1,100 8-Game Mix Day 1. The €10,200 NLHE Mystery Bounty Day 1 and the final day of the NLHE Freezeout and the €825 NLHE PokerStars Open Cup Day 1a are also part of the lineup.
The inaugural EPT Malta Main Event in 2015 had a prize pool of €3,255,000, and the 2025 schedule promises several massive tournaments.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the world of poker, the EPT Malta is an event not to be missed. With its wide variety of tournaments, high stakes, and the promise of significant payouts, it's the perfect destination for poker enthusiasts. So mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable poker experience at EPT Malta.
