It has officially been confirmed that another online satellite winner from Intertops Poker will participate in the European Poker Championship main event. The event will take place in Velden, Austria. Everyone who is interested in competition can start with daily $3 satellites as of Thursday, May 9th. The satellite round concludes on May 19th. The winner of the round will receive a total prize package valued at $6500 and the chance to participate in the final event which will take place in Austria. Satellite Details: Prepare for daily satellites at Intertops Poker kicking off on 9th May. Winners will earn a spot to take part in the main even held July 24th through 27th. The package includes a $2700 buy-in for the final event, five nights at a luxurious hotel, cash for travel expenses and dinner with the Intertops team. Here is the complete EPC Valden satellite tournament schedule:
- STEP 1
Daily, starting with May 9th @ 5:30 pm CEST (11:30 am Eastern)
Prize: 1 ticket for any Step 2 game
Buy-in: $3+$0.30
- STEP 2
Daily, starting with May 9th @ 8:10 pm CEST (2:10 pm Eastern)
Prize: 1 ticket for Final
Buy-in: $10+$1
- LAST CHANCE WILD WEST SATELLITES
Sunday, May 19th, 11:05, 2:05 & 4:05 pm CEST (5:05, 8:05 & 10:05 am Eastern)
Prize: 1 ticket for Final
Buy-in: $2+$0.20
- FINAL
Saturday, May 19th @ 8:05am CEST (2:05pm Eastern)
Prize: $6500 prize package
Buy-in: $100+$10
Commenting on the satellites, Intertops manager said: "It's a bit of a challenge to schedule when you have players all over the world. This time maybe the times are a little easier for European players. Last time they maybe favoured Americans a bit. We mix it up." About Velden: Velden is one of the famous resorts in Austria. It is popular for busy nightlife, amazing landscapes and relaxation. It is located in the border region of Italy, Austria and Slovenia. The lake of the same name takes 17 km space around the area's beautiful mountains and hills. Every year, players from all over the world come to the town for the European Poker Championship. Only last year the Championship gathered over 15,000 people from 30 countries during 12 tournament days. This time, it will host various tournaments and cash games on 40 tables. The Main event is scheduled for July 24-27. Online Poker TournamentsBack to articles