EPT Madrid
The EPT made its first ever visit to Madrid at the end of Season 7, for the glittering Grand Final event. Madrid is one of the most exciting cities on earth, and it’s only right that such a fantastic location hosts its own event. So now in Season 8, the European Poker Tour returns to the Spanish capital for a regular season stop.
Last year’s event drew Season 7 to a close with a spectacular Grand Final that attracted the world’s finest poker players. The event was won by Iva Frietez from Venezuela, who secured a payday of €1,500,000 after beating a final table that included an incredible eight different nationalities. In total 686 players took part in the €10,600 event, creating a total prize pool of €6,860,000. In Season 8 EPT Madrid takes place March 12-17, make sure you are part of it.
SHAMBALLA JEWELS
In addition to their title and cash prize, the winner of all EPT Season 8 Main Events will receive a stunning bracelet from Shamballa Jewels, one of the most exclusive jewellery firms in the world. Owned by Mads and Mikkel Kornerup, Shamballa has existed since 2004 and is worn by numerous A-list celebrities around the world such as Jay-Z, Michael Jordan, Ashton Kutcher and many more. The beautiful jewellery is inspired by ancient traditions of Buddhism, meditation and yoga and designed for people who want to radiate individuality and exclusivity. Each bracelet is worth more than €10,000 and designed with black engraved ceramic balls, three 18k rhodanized white gold balls and one 10mm diamond pavé made on an 18k rose gold ball; each bracelet includes letters to denote the individual EPT event. The PokerStars and Monte-Carlo®Casino EPT Grand Final, champion’s bracelet is valued at around €25,000. This is Shamballa Jewels’ second season as the Official Bracelet Sponsor of EPT8 Main Events. For more information visit: www.shamballajewels.com or on Facebook.
VENUE
Casino Gran Madrid
Autovía A6 (Madrid - La Coruña) Salida 29
28250 TORRELODONES - Madrid
Tel No: +34 900 900 810
Website: http://www.casinogranmadrid.es
Dress Code: No sportswear, shorts or ripped jeans. No sandals. Sneaker/trainers accepted. Poker players may wear sunglasses and caps only inside tournament area, not in the main casino.
Minimum Age: 18
Other information: You must bring your passport in order to gain entry.
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Most EPT Season 8 Main Events have the same structure. Please click EPT Structure for details.
TOURNAMENT RULES
Make sure you read the EPT Tournament Rules and Regulations.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Media must apply for accreditation online at www.europeanpokertour.com/media/.
SCHEDULE
| TIME | # | EVENT | BUY-IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | |||
| Cash Games and Sit & Go's | Various | ||
| March 11 - Sunday | |||
| 19:00 | 1 | NL - One Re Buy Super Satellite to Main Event Day 1B | €500 + €50 |
| 21:00 | 2 | NL - Turbo | €300 + €30 |
| March 12 - Monday | |||
| 12:00 | 3 | Main Event Day 1A | €5,000 + €300 |
| 15:00 | 4 | PLO - Turbo - "8 Max" - Bounty | €1,000 + €1,000 + €100 |
| 17:00 | 5 | NL - One Re Buy Super Satellite to Main Event Day 1B | €500 + €50 |
| 21:00 | 6 | NL - Last Chance Turbo Super Satellite to Main Event Day 1B | €1,040 + €60 |
| March 13 - Tuesday | |||
| 12:00 | 3 | Main Event Day 1B | €5,000 + €300 |
| 20:00 | 7 | NL - Turbo - "8 Max" - Bounty | €1,000 + €1,000 + €100 |
| 21:00 | 8 | NL - Turbo - Rivers! | €300 + €30 |
| March 14 - Wednesday | |||
| 12:00 | 3 | Main Event Day 2 | €5,000 + €300 |
| 16:00 | 9 | NL - Holdem - Day 1 | €2,000 + €150 |
| 21:00 | 10 | NL - Turbo | €300 + €30 |
| March 15 - Thursday | |||
| 12:00 | 3 | Main Event Day 3 - play down to 24 players | €5,000 + €300 |
| 12:00 | 11 | NL - Heads Up - 32 Player Cap - Day 1 | €3,000 + €200 |
| 12:00 | 12 | NL - Turbo - "8 Max" - Bounty | €1,000 + €1,000 + €100 |
| 13:00 | 9 | NL - Holdem - Final Day | €2,000 + €150 |
| 16:00 | 13 | NL - Holdem - Day 1 | €1,000 + €100 |
| 18:00 | 14 | PLO - Single Rebuy - "8 Max" - Day 1 | €1,000 + €100 |
| 21:00 | 15 | NL - Turbo | €300 + €30 |
| March 16 - Friday | |||
| 12:00 | 3 | Main Event Day 4 - play down to 8 players | €5,000 + €300 |
| 12:00 | 11 | NL - Heads Up - 32 Player Cap - Final Day | €3,000 + €200 |
| 12:00 | 16 | NL - Holdem - Single Reload - "8 Max" - Day 1 | €10,000 + €300 |
| 12:00 | 17 | NL - Turbo - Bounty | €500 + €500 + €50 |
| 13:00 | 18 | NL - Holdem - Women's Event | €300 + €30 |
| 13:00 | 13 | NL - Holdem - Final Day | €1,000 + €100 |
| 13:00 | 14 | PLO - Single Rebuy - "8 Max" - Final Day | €1,000 + €100 |
| 16:00 | 19 | NL - Holdem - "Win the Button!" - Day 1 | €1,000 + €100 |
| 21:00 | 20 | NL - Turbo | €300 + €30 |
| March 17 - Saturday | |||
| 12:00 | 3 | Main Event Day 5 - Final Table | €5,000 + €300 |
| 12:00 | 16 | NL - Holdem - Single Reload - "8 Max" - Final Day | €10,000 + €300 |
| 12:00 | 19 | NL - Holdem - "Win the Button!" - Final Day | €1,000 + €100 |
| 12:00 | 21 | Estrellas Special Event - Turbo - 30K Stack / 15 Min Levels - €30K GTD! | €300 + €30 |
| 13:00 | 22 | NL - Turbo - "6 Max" | €5,000 + €200 |
| 17:00 | 23 | NL - Turbo - "8 Max" - Bounty | €1,000 + €1,000 + €100 |
| 18:00 | 24 | NL - Hyper Turbo - 10K Stack / 10 Min Levels - €10K GTD | €100 + €20 |
***All tournaments may have a day added or subtracted at Tournament Director discretion
***All tournaments will have 3% of the tournament prize pool withheld to cover the costs of floor staff and dealers with the exception of Event 16 (2%)
