Upcoming PokerStars Events in 2018
When one door opens, another door closes as they say. In this article we're going to let you know about the upcoming PokerStars events, including the European Poker Tour, the PokerStars Festival and the PokerStars MEGASTACK series.
There are two future EPT stops planned in 2018, and they're both absolute classis. The full schedule for EPT Barcelona (August 21-September 2) hasn't been published yet, but there are already some key event dates for you to put in your calendar.
This will be the first time the EPT will be back in Barcelona since Sebastian Malec stunning victory in 2016, where he took home €1,122,800 in prize money.
Tournament | Date | Buyin |
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EPT National | August 22-26 | €1,100 |
EPT Super High Roller | August 25-26 | €50,000 |
EPT Main Event | August 27-September 2 | €5,300 |
EPT High Roller | August 31-September 2 | €10,300 |
Later on in 2018, the European Poker Tour heads back to its traditional December location - Prague. Jasper Meijer van Putten won the last EPT held there back in 2016, and again, while the full schedule hasn't been published here are the key events for you to start planning your trip.
Tournament | Date | Buyin |
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EPT National | December 07 - 11 | €1,100 |
EPT Super High Roller | December 09 - 11 | €50,000 |
EPT Main Event | December 11 –17 | €5,300 |
EPT High Roller | December 15 – 17 | €10,300 |
Away from the EPT, there are two PokerStars Festivals schedule in Marbella (June 4-10) and Lille (July 16-22). Both events will be awarding three Platinum Passes, either by winning the PSF Main Event, the Marbella/Lille Cup or by winning the Marbella/Lille Cup Day 2 Flip-Out Challenge. Here are the dates for the Festivals.
Tournament | Date | Buyin |
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PokerStars Festival Marbella Main Event | June 6-10, 2018 | €1,100 |
PokerStars Festival Marbella High Roller | June 8-9, 2018 | €2,200 |
Marbella Poker Cup | June 8-10, 2018 | €330 |
PokerStars Festival Lille Main Event | July 18-22, 2018 | €1,100 |
PokerStars Festival Lille High Roller | July 20-22, 2018 | €2,200 |
PokerStars Lille Cup | July 20-22, 2018 | €330 |
There will also be changes to win Platinum Passes for as little as €170/£170, with the following five PokerStars MEGASTACK events awarding a $30,000 package to the PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Player's Championship (PSPC).
Tournament | Location | Date | Buyin | Guarantee |
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MEGASTACK London | Hippodrome Casino | June 1-3, 2018 | £170 | £40,000 |
MEGASTACK Gujan-Mestras | Casino de Gujan-Mestras | June 27-July 1, 2018 | €170 | |
MEGASTACK Dublin | Bonnington Hotel | August 15-19, 2018 | €170 | €50,000 |
MEGASTACK Namur | Casino Namur | September 24-30, 2018 | €170 | €100,000 |
MEGASTACK Galway | Galway Bay Hotel | November 22-25, 2018 | €170 | €50,000 |
With so much choice throughout the rest of 2018, and with satellites to most events running on PokerStars.com, there's never been a better time to hit the live felt for some poker action!