The European Poker Tour is coming to Paris in February 2023, highlights

From February 15 to 26, 2023, the European Poker Tour, a world-famous circuit, comes to Paris. At the kick-off, a certain Neymar made himself noticed. The PokerStars ambassador came to play in two tournaments on Wednesday, February 15.

This EPT Paris takes place at Porte Maillot in the Hyatt Regency Etoile. A total of 39 tournaments are scheduled with entry fees ranging from €250 to €50,000. From the inaugural poker tournament, 469 players flocked to the €1,100 tournament. The atmosphere was that of the big international events.

Neymar as Guest Star!

Among the players in the running, many French players but also players from all over the world, including many Brazilians. One of them attracted the spotlight: a certain Neymar. The ambassador of the PokerStars website came to play two tournaments in total.

The poker stars also made the trip, such as Erik Seidel, Stephen Chidwick or Adrian Mateos. The most prominent French players like Julien Sitbon, Antoine Saout or Sonny Franco will be there to defend the French chances.

A €5,300 Main Event

Poker tournament fans will be able to enjoy a prestigious festival. The EPT Paris will take place at Porte Maillot, at the Hyatt Regency. On the program is a France Poker Series as a prelude, followed by a €5,300 main event and several high limit tournaments. In total, 39 tournaments are scheduled with entry fees ranging from €250 to €50,000.

FPS Paris:

FPS Main Tournament: February 16-20 - €1,100 entry fee
FPS Cup: February 18-19 - €550 entry fee
FPS High Roller: February 19-20 - €2,200 entry fee

EPT Paris:

EPT Super High Roller: February 19-21 - €50,000 buy-in
EPT Main Event: February 20-26 - €5,300 buy-in
EPT Mystery Bounty: February 22-24 - €3,000 buy-in
EPT High Roller: February 24-26 - €10,300 entry fee

A festival organized at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile

To register for the tournaments by paying cash, you must go to the Club Barrière which will be exceptionally open from 10am during the festival. Shuttles will be provided to connect the two locations. The Club Barriere expects 20,000 entries during this event, and 80 tables are set up for the occasion.