EPT Prague Breaks Entry Records with €6.2 Million Prize Pool

The PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) at the Hilton Prague has set a new all-time record with 1,285 entries and a €6.2 million prize pool. The EPT Prague Main Event, with its €5,300 buy-in, attracted a staggering 1,285 entries, generating an impressive prize pool of €6,232,250. This phenomenal turnout not only surpassed last year’s record of 1,267 entries but also solidified EPT Prague’s position as a premier European poker event.

The second start day alone brought in an overwhelming 838 entries, 704 of which were unique players, filling the venue with an electrifying atmosphere. The mix of local talents and international stars created a dynamic and challenging environment, offering spectators and players alike a thrilling poker experience.

This year’s event saw an influx of both seasoned pros and rising stars from the DACH region, including Eureka winner Alexander Tkatschew, Claas Segebrecht, Ole Schemion, Max Neugebauer, and Manuel Fischer. The competition was intensified with the presence of international poker luminaries such as Andras Nemeth, Juha Helppi, Leo Margets, Benjamin and Marle Spragg, Omar Eljach, Dario Sammartino, Tamas Adamszki, Niklas Astedt, and Niall Farrell, adding to the event’s prestige and diversity.