The PokerStars.com European Poker Tour (EPT) announces an alternate venue for its August event, now scheduled to be held in Kyiv, the largest city and capital of Ukraine, at the Kyiv Sports Palace, from August 18-23, 2009. The "EPT Kyiv Sports Poker Championship" is to be held under the regulation and authority of the Ukrainian Ministry of Youth, Family and Sport, and in partnership with the Ukrainian Poker Federation. This event is expected to be the largest poker tournament ever held in the Ukraine.

The Kyiv event replaces the previously-scheduled 2009 Russian Open poker tournament due to be held at the Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya, Moscow from August 18-23, 2009. That event has been cancelled because our ability to run the event was placed in doubt due to the recent closure of all casinos in Russia.

Euro Poker Tour Ltd. sincerely apologises to all players who were intending to attend the Moscow event, but unfortunately these circumstances were beyond our control. Players are encouraged to consider attending the Ukrainian event instead, and to participate in the opening of the EPT's sixth season.

PokerStars advises its players who qualified online for the Moscow event that their packages (including buy-in and hotel) will be converted to EPT Kyiv packages; however they will also be eligible to take a credit for a future event, or receive the cash equivalent value as alternatives.

The buy-in for the "EPT Kyiv Sports Poker Championship" Main Event will be 5,000 EUR (4,700 + 300).

Players should note that the Ukraine does not require visas for citizens of the European Union, United States or Canada (among many other countries) when travelling to Ukraine for less than 90 days. Players from other countries should check this webpage (http://www.mfa.gov.ua/uk/en/2322.htm) or with their local embassy for more information.

We appreciate the opportunity to bring the EPT to beautiful and historic Kyiv, and look forward to exploring the sights, sounds and flavors of the rich Ukrainian culture.

VENUE

Sports Palace Kyiv
1 Sports Square, 01023 Kyiv, UKR
Tel: +38 (044) 246-72-53
org@spalace.com.ua

WELCOME PARTY

More details coming soon.

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

All EPT Season 6 events have the same structure. Please click EPT Structure for details.

TOURNAMENT RULES

Tournament rules are available here.

MEDIA INFORMATION

Media accreditation for Kyiv has now closed.

SCHEDULE

PLAY	MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009	BUY IN (EUR)
19:00	+ 1 Re-Buy Super Satellite to Main	500 + 50
20:00	Satellites to Main Event	500 + 50 - 1 Table
20:00	Satellites to Main Event	250 + 25 - 2 Table
20:00	SNG 200 and up (last SNG 1am)
20:00	Main Event Registration ONLY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009
12:00	Main Event Day 1A	4,700 + 300
14:00	+ Unlimited Rebuys to Main Event Day 1B	200 + 20
16:00	SNG 200 and up (last SNG 1am)
19:00	+ 1 Re-Buy Super Satellite to Main	500 + 50
20:00	Main Event Registration ONLY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009
12:00	Main Event Day 1B	4,700 + 300
14:00	NL Freezeout	1,000 + 100
16:00	SNG 200 and up (last SNG 1am)
17:00	Ladies Only NL Freezeout	300 + 30
20:00	Super Sat to 2,000 NL Freezeout	230 + 20
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009
12:00	Main Event Day 2	4,700 + 300
16:00	NL Freezeout - Day 1	2,000 + 150
16:00	SNG 200 and up (last SNG 1am)
20:00	Super Sat to 2,000 PLO Double Chance	230 + 20
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2009
12:00	Main Event Day 3	4,700 + 300
12:00	High Roller Day 1	20,000 + 500
13:00	NL Freezeout - Day 2	2,000 + 150
16:00	PLO Double Chance - Day 1	2,000 + 150
16:00	SNG 200 and up (last SNG 1am)
20:00	Super Sat to 3,000 NL 6 Max	320 + 30
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009
12:00	Main Event Day 4	4,700 + 300
12:00	High Roller Day 2	20,000 + 500
13:00	PLO Double Chance - Day 2	2,000 + 150
16:00	NL Freezeout - 6 Max - Day 1	3,000 + 200
16:00	SNG 200 and up (last SNG 1am)
20:00	Super Sat to EPT London	500 + 50
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 3009
12:00	Main Event Final	4,700 + 300
12:00	High Roller Day 3	20,000 + 500
12:00	NL Freezeout - 6 Max - Day 2	3,000 + 200
12:00	NL Freezeout	200 + 20
12:00	SNG 200 and up (last SNG 9pm)