The European Poker Tour (EPT) will soon make its annual springtime pitstop in Europe’s historical gambling capital: Monte Carlo, home to one of the most prestigious Formula 1 races in the world, as well as the most spectacular poker room on the planet.

Yep, we’ll soon be back at the stunning Sporting Monte Carlo, standing in the iconic Salle des Etoiles, watching thousands of poker players take their seats as they hope to etch their names into the EPT history books.

The formidable Mike Watson was crowned champion in 2023, landing himself an elusive EPT double. Last year’s event also saw the then-up-and-comer Alex Kulev announce himself onto the live super high roller stage with a million-euro victory. Plus the great Magnus Carlsen stopped by and gave us his first interview as a former chess world champion.

But what lies ahead between April 24 and May 4, 2024?

You’ve come to the right place to find out. Bookmark our coverage hub and you’ll always be up to date with the goings-on both on and off the tables.

Here’s all you need to know about EPT Monte Carlo 2024.

Key festival dates

FPS:

• FPS Main Event: April 24-28 – €1,100
• FPS Cup: April 26-27 – €550
• FPS High Roller: April 26-28 – €2,200

EPT:

• EPT Super High Roller: April 27-29 – €100,000
• EPT Main Event: April 28-May 4 – €5,300
• EPT Mystery Bounty: April 30-May 2 – €3,000
• EPT High Roller: May 2-4 – €25,000

5 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR AT EPT MONTE CARLO

The European Poker Tour (EPT) is on its way to Monaco once again and there are countless reasons to be very excited. Here are just a handful of things to look out for as the tour descends again on Monaco. We call it Five Things to Look Out for at EPT Monte Carlo…

PREVIOUS WINNERS

For many years Monte Carlo was the home of the EPT Grand Final, before simply becoming one of the most glamorous stops on the poker calendar. 

Previous winners include poker superstars Steve O’Dwyer in 2013 – who overcame arguably the toughest final table in poker history – and Adrian Mateos in 2015.

2005 – Rob Hollink (Netherlands) – €635,000

2006 – Jeff Williams (United States) – €900,000 (RECAP)

2007 – Gavin Griffin (United States) – €1,825,010 (RECAP)

2008 – Glen Chorny (Canada) – €2,020,000 (RECAP)

2009 – Pieter de Korver (Netherlands) – €2,300,000 (RECAP)

2010 – Nicolas Chouity (Lebanon) – €1,700,000 (RECAP)

2012 – Mohsin Charania (United States) – €1,350,000 (RECAP)

2013 – Steve O’Dwyer (United States) – €1,224,000 (RECAP)

2015 – Adrián Mateos (Spain) – €1,082,000 (RECAP)

2016 – Jan Bendik (Slovakia) – €961,800 (RECAP)

2017 – Raffaele Sorrentino (Itay) – €466,714 (RECAP)

2018 – Nicolas Dumont (France) – €712,000 (RECAP)

2019 – Manig Löser (Germany) – €603,777 (RECAP)

2022 –  Marcelo Simões (Brazil) – €939,840 (RECAP)

2023 – Mike Watson (Canada) – €749,425 (RECAP)

A GUIDE TO MONTE CARLO

Everything you have heard about the tiny principality of Monaco is true: it is lavish, ostentatious and eye-wateringly expensive. But it is also exceptionally beautiful with a fine beach and stunning views across the Mediterranean.

From how to get there to what to do when you arrive, check out this guide:

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO EPT MONTE CARLO

MONACO ON A BUDGET

No one who works for PokerStars Blog is a millionaire, yet we have been coming to Monaco as long as the European Poker Tour (EPT) and we’re still alive.

That’s because over the years we’ve found out how to survive in Monte Carlo on a relatively meagre budget. Whatever you may think, our per diem doesn’t stretch to anything lavish, but we no longer approach Monte Carlo with a terror of bankruptcy.

We’re happy to share some of our tips for how to survive in Monte Carlo on a budget. Of course, you can break the bank if you want to, but you absolutely don’t have to.

Check out:

SURVIVING EPT MONTE CARLO ON A BUDGET

Activities calendar

It’s been a fixture on the European Poker Tour (EPT) calendar since the earliest days, and this year’s trip to Monte Carlo has the potential to be the best yet. With huge numbers expected, the exclusive principality on the Mediterranean Sea will once again be the place to be for poker players this spring.

But, as usual, it’s not only about what you can expect at the tables. The EPT will once again lay on a full schedule of activities for players and their guests. There’s always something to do whether you’re playing poker or not.

EPT MONTE CARLO ACTIVITIES: MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP TO MONACO

EVERYTHING ELSE…

POKER NEWS LIVE UPDATES
Our live reporting partner will offer hand-by-hand updates from a number of tournaments across the series.

EPT MONTE CARLO OFFICIAL SITE
The PokerStars Live official page, with everything you need to know about the tournament series in Monaco.

FULL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
There are 53 events set to play out across the tournament series. Here’s the day-by-day schedule.

DOWNLOAD THE POKERSTARS LIVE APP
All the info you need on your mobile device from the Apple iStore or Google Play for Android.

POKERSTARS BLOG ON TWITTER
Follow us on Twitter.

Back to Top