2024 PokerStars EPT Paris Festival Heads to a New, Bigger Venue on Feb 14

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2024 PokerStars EPT Paris

The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris festival is less than a fortnight away, with the latest edition taking place between February 14-25. Paris became the 13th capital city to host an EPT stop when thousands of players packed into the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile in February 23, and although the attendance figures were impressive, the player experience was not up to the EPT's high standards.

It is fair to say the 2023 EPT Pairs festival was not without teething problems. While the €5,300 Main Event, with its 1,606 entrants, was one of the largest EPT Main Events on record, the sheer number of wannabe poker champions overwhelmed the venue, much to the disdain of EPT regulars and newcomers alike.

PokerStars' Associate Director of Live Events operations Cedric Billot eluded to the issues that the inaugural EPT Paris faced in a recent exclusive PokerNews interview.

"Last year, we saw some great numbers, which had consequences," said Billot. "But the issues weren't just down to the large number of players. The entrance to the venue and the logistical access to the venue were both a nightmare. There were temporary fixes last year, and eventually, during the second week, we improved the process, and it became way smoother. But we absolutely knew we needed to change for 2024."

And change they have. The 2024 edition of EPT Paris takes place at an entirely new venue. Palais des Congres, a state-of-the-art conference center in the heart of the French capital, has increased capacity for tables and more space overall and promises a quicker check-in and registration process.

2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris Schedule

All the extra capacity and a streamlined process will be required if the bustling 2024 PokerStars EPT Paris schedule is anything to go by. It boasts 46 events and satellites over 12 days of intense live poker action, and PokerNews will bring you live updates from ten of the largest tournaments.

DateTimeEvent
Wed 14 Feb12:00 p.m.€1,100 NLHE FPS Main Event Day 1A
 2:00 p.m.€1,100 NLHE
 6:00 p.m.€1,100 NLHE FPS Main Event Day 1B
 7:00 p.m.€10,200 NLHE Mystery Bounty Day 1
Thu 15 Feb12:00 p.m.€1,100 NLHE FPS Main Event Day 1C
 12:00 p.m.€1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha
 12:00 p.m.NLHE Final Day
 12:30 p.m.NLHE Mystery Bounty Final Day
 6:00 p.m.€1,100 NLHE FPS Main Event Day 1D
Fri 16 Feb11:00 a.m.€1,100 NLHE FPS Main Event Day 1E
 12:00 p.m.€1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Final Day
 2:00 p.m.€25,000 NLHE
 6:00 p.m.€1,100 NLHE FPS Main Event Day 1F
Sat 17 Feb12:00 p.m.NLHE FPS Main Event Day 2
 2:00 p.m.€25,000 NLHE
 2:00 p.m.€550 NLHE FPS Cup Day 1
Sun 18 Feb11:00 a.m.€2,200 NLHE FPS High Roller Day 1A
 12:00 p.m.NLHE FPS Main Event Day 3
 12:00 p.m.NLHE FPS Cup Final Day
 12:30 p.m.€50,000 NLHE EPT Super High Roller Day 1
 7:00 p.m.€2,200 NLHE FPS High Roller Day 1B
Mon 19 Feb12:00 p.m.NLHE FPS High Roller Final Day
 12:00 p.m.€5,300 NLHE EPT Main Event Day 1A
 12:30 p.m.NLHE FPS Main Event Final Day
 12:30 p.m.NLHE EPT Super High Roller Day 2
 12:30 p.m.€5,200 Pot-Limit Omaha
Tue 20 Feb12:00 p.m.€5,300 NLHE EPT Main Event Day 1B
 12:30 p.m.NLHE EPT Super High Roller Final Day
 2:00 p.m.€25,000 NLHE
 8:00 p.m.€2,100 NLHE
Wed 21 Feb12:00 p.m.NLHE EPT Main Event Day 2
 2:00 p.m.€25,000 NLHE High Roller
 2:00 p.m.€3,000 NLHE Mystery Bounty
 8:00 p.m.€1,050 NLHE Hyper Turbo
Thu 22 Feb12:00 p.m.NLHE EPT Main Event Day 3
 12:30 p.m.NLHE Mystery Bounty Day 2
 2:00 p.m.€25,000 NLHE
 2:00 p.m.€1,100 NLHE Day 1
 2:00 p.m.€1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Day 1
 9:00 p.m.€1,050 NLHE Hyper Turbo
Fri 23 Feb12:00 p.m.NLHE EPT Main Event Day 4
 12:00 p.m.Mystery Bounty Final Day
 12:00 p.m.NLHE Final Day
 12:00 p.m.Pot-Limit Omaha Final Day
 12:30 p.m.€10,300 NLHE EPT High Roller Day 1
 2:00 p.m.€1,650 NLHE Mystery Bounty
 8:00 p.m.€1,050 NLHE Hyper Turbo
Sat 24 Feb12:00 p.m.NLHE EPT Main Event Day 5
 12:00 p.m.NLHE EPT High Roller Day 2
 12:00 p.m.€550 NLHE Deepstack
 12:30 p.m.Mystery Bounty Final Day
 1:00 p.m.€2,200 NLHE Deepstack
 7:00 p.m.€25,000 NLHE Day 1
 8:00 p.m.€1,050 NLHE Hyper Turbo
Sun 25 Feb12:00 p.m.NLHE EPT High Roller Final Day
 12:00 p.m.NLHE Deepstack Final Day (€550)
 12:00 p.m.NLHE Deepstack Final Day (€2,200)
 12:00 p.m.€330 NLHE
 12:00 p.m.NLHE Day 2 (€25,000)
 12:30 p.m.NLHE EPT Main Event Final Day
 12:30 p.m.€2,100 NLHE 6-Max
 4:00 p.m.€5,150 NLHE 6-Max
 6:00 p.m.€1,050 NLHE Last Chance Super Turbo

PokerNews Brings You Coverage From Ten EPT Paris Events

PokerNews' coverage from EPT Paris starts on February 14 with a pair of tournaments. February 14 may be Valentine's Day, but there will be no love lost at the baize as the €1,100 FPS Main Event and €10,200 Mystery Bounty events shuffle up and deal.

Last year's FPS Main Event was nothing short of huge, with Frenchman Alan Goasdoue outlasting 2,070 opponents on his way to scooping a €287,830 prize. Expect a turnout for the 2024 edition.

Our live reporting coverage continues with a pair of €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em one-day events on February 16 and 17 before the €2,200 FPS High Roller shuffles up and deals on February 18. Mohamed Mokrani is this event's reigning champion, having helped himself to €305,300 in 2023.

Another stellar field is expected in the €50,000 EPT Super High Roller from February 18. Chris Brewer topped a 68-strong field last time around and came away with €959,520 to show for his efforts.

PokerStars Qualifier Razvan Belea Cruises to Victory in 2023 EPT Paris €5,300 Main Event

February 19 is when Day 1A of the €5,300 EPT Paris Main Event occurs, and you're in for a treat if the 2023 EPT Paris Main Event is anything to go by. Some 1,606 players bought in and created a whopping €7,708,800 prize pool, of which, €1,170,000 headed to the bank account of Romanian Razvan Belea.

The Main Event runs through to February 25 but that is not the final tournament PokerNews' live reporters will be covering. While the Main Event continues narrowing down its field, you can enjoy live updates from the €3,000 Mystery Bounty, the €10,300 EPT High Roller, and another €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em event.

PokerNews EPT Paris Live Coverage Schedule

Win Your Way Into the EPT Paris Main Event

PokerStars Power Path

If you are looking to win your way into the EPT Paris Main Event for a fraction of the €5,300 buy-in, PokerStars is where you should head. The online poker giant has satellites starting from €1.10 and increasing to €530, the latter awarding a €5,300 EPT Paris Main Event seat and €1,200 cash for every €6,500 in the prize pool.

Those who manage to secure a Gold Power Path Pass can redeem it for one of two incredible EPT Paris packages worth $10,300.

The first package grants you a €5,300 EPT Paris Main Event seat, a €1,100 FPS Main Event seat, and an entry to the FPS Paris Cup worth €550. The money left over from the $10,300 is credited to your PokerStars account for expenses.

Gold Pass package number two gives you a €5,300 EPT Paris Main Event seat and eight nights' accommodation at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile hotel worth €2,040, with the remaining value credited as expenses.

Here is to seeing you in Paris this February.

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