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Brace yourselves for an unprecedented poker extravaganza as the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) makes its historic debut in its penultimate event of the year on the picturesque Mediterranean island of Cyprus. China Clay Poker Chips

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With the full schedule officially unveiled by PokerStars, it's time to mark your calendars for the thrilling 12-day poker fiesta set to unfold from October 11-22 at the 5-star Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa.

Get ready for a whirlwind of poker action, heart-pounding competition, and unforgettable off-the-felt experiences that will make this inaugural Cyprus stop one to remember.

The crown jewel of the EPT Cyprus stop is, without a doubt, the $5,300 EPT Cyprus Main Event running from October 16-22. Players from across the globe will converge here, chasing glory and striving for poker immortality.

France's Simon Wiciak was the latest player to etch his name in the EPT history books after he won the EPT Barcelona Main Event in early September for €1,134,375. Runner-up João Sydenstricker also had a life-changing payout and banked €1,048,550 for himself.

The poker frenzy kicks off with the €1,100 Eureka Main Event, which runs from October 12-16, and a huge turnout is expected following the record-breaking €1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event that took place in Barcelona, a few weeks ago.

The 7,398 entries in that tournament made it the largest live event in PokerStars history and paid out a massive €676,230 from the €7,102,080 prize pool to its winner, Lucien Cohen .

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High-stakes enthusiasts will find their haven in the EPT High Roller events, which will be covered by the PokerNews live reporting team so you can keep up with all the action. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the:

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While the poker tables will undoubtedly be the focus of attention, the EPT Cyprus stop has a lot more to offer. Players and attendees can look forward to exciting off-the-felt activities:

Beyond the poker tables, EPT Cyprus offers a chance to explore the beauty of the island with a range of non-poker activities:

For those interested in these activities, sign-up is required at least 24 hours in advance, so head to the PokerStars Travel desk at the venue to secure your spot in these unforgettable adventures.

The EPT's inaugural visit to Cyprus promises to be an event to remember, offering a perfect blend of intense poker action, luxurious amenities, and breathtaking island experiences. Don't miss the chance to be a part of poker history as Cyprus welcomes the EPT with open arms.

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A jam-packed schedule of poker tournaments and off-the-felt activities await you at EPT Cyprus.

Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum's proudest poker achievement is winning the only tournament he has ever played in Las Vegas, the prestigious $60 Flamingo evening event.

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