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EPT Barcelona
Stunning beaches. Vibrant nightlife. World-class cuisine. Barcelona has it all – making it a perfect stop for the European Poker Tour (EPT).
Want to be a part of the action? Join us at the Casino Barcelona from August 21 to September 3 for one of the EPTs most well-loved stops of the year.
With events ranging from smaller qualifiers with a buy-in of just €250 all the way up to our massive €100,000 buy-in Super High-Roller tournaments, there’s an event to suit every hand and experience level.
Will we see you there?
Festival Dates: August 21-September 3, 2023
Venue: Casino Barcelona
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Barcelona’s calling. Get discounted accommodation and travel with PokerStars Travel.
Key ESPT and EPT tournament dates.
ESPT:
ESPT Main Event: August 21-27 - €1,100
ESPT Cup: August 25-26 - €550
ESPT High Roller: August 26-28 - €2,200
EPT:
EPT Super High Roller: August 26-28 - €100,000
EPT Main Event: August 27-September 3 - €5,300
EPT Mystery Bounty: August 30-September 1 - €3,000
EPT High Roller: September 1-3 - €10,300
Off the felt activities:
You’re invited to enjoy the summer in Barcelona with:
- Welcome drinks at Sofitel Hotel Blue Terrace on August 22 (from 20:00)
- Catamaran brunch excursion on August 23, 26 & 31 (11:00-14:00)
- Player’s party at CDLC beach club on August 27 (from 20:00)
- City Bus Tour, running on every day of the event
All activities are complimentary and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register for activities and for more information, please visit the PokerStars Travel desk at the venue.
To view full details of how to buy-in to any tournament click here.
EPT Barcelona Streams
Watch EPT Barcelona action on PokerStars YouTube channel. See the schedule below for more info:
| DATE | ON-AIR TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| August 27 | 13:00 CEST | ESTRELLAS MAIN EVENT – FINAL TABLE |
| August 28 | 13:00 CEST | EPT €100K SUPER HIGH ROLLER – FINAL TABLE |
| August 29 | 12:30 CEST | EPT MAIN EVENT – DAY 2 |
| August 30 | 12:30 CEST | EPT MAIN EVENT – DAY 3 |
| August 31 | 12:30 CEST | EPT MAIN EVENT – DAY 4 |
| September 1 | 12:30 CEST | EPT MAIN EVENT – DAY 5 |
| September 2 | 12:30 CEST | EPT MAIN EVENT – DAY 6 |
| September 3 | 13:00 CEST | EPT MAIN EVENT – FINAL TABLE |
Venue
The license holder and operator of this event is Casino Barcelona.
Casino Barcelona (annexe at Hotel Arts)
Address: Marina, 19-21 (Port Olímpic) 08005 Barcelona, Spain
Telephone: (34) 900 354 354
Dress code: Casual, but no sportswear/shorts
Minimum age: 18 years+
NB: Must bring a valid government-issued passport or ID to participate.
Accommodation
PokerStars Travel offers a wide range of accommodation options, including discounted rates, specifically for PokerStars players.
For accommodation information please visit the PokerStars Travel site. If you have any questions about accommodation contact info@pokerstarstravel.com or call (0034) 93 325 6777.
Travel
By Air
The nearest airport is Barcelona – El Prat Airport, which is roughly 12km from the city centre. The airport operates daily flights to and from most of the world’s largest cities, and PokerStars Travel can arrange a transfer for you from the airport to your hotel or Casino Barcelona. There is also the Metro Underground, as well as the Aerobus connecting from the Airport to Barcelona City Centre.
Airport Transfer
A dedicated airport transfer service from Barcelona El-Prat airport to city centre hotels is available for all players. Contact the PokerStars Travel team or call (0034) 93 325 6777.
Cash games run 24 hours a day.
All cash games are played in EUR and will take place in the casino.
| Blinds | Game | Min Buy-in | Max Buy-in | Rake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €5/€5 | NLH | €250 | no max | 5% capped at €15 |
| €5/€5 | PLO | €250 | no max | 5% capped at €15 |
| €5/€5 | DEALER'S CHOICE | €250 | no max | 5% capped at €15 |
| €5/€10 | NLH | €500 | no max | 2.5% capped at €20 |
| €5/€10 | PLO | €500 | no max | 2.5% capped at €20 |
| €10/€20 | NLH | €1,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €25 |
| €10/€20 | PLO | €1,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €25 |
| €20/€40 | NLH | €2,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €30 |
| €20/€40 | PLO | €2,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €30 |
| €50/€100 | NLH | €5,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €40 |
| €50/€100 | PLO | €5,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €40 |
| €100/€200 | NLH | €10,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €50 |
| €100/€200 | PLO | €10,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €50 |
| €200/€400 | NLH | €20,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €50 |
| €200/€400 | PLO | €20,000 | no max | 2.5% capped at €50 |
*A 2.5% rake capped at €50 applies for high stakes. However, this may be changed to time collection.
Cash Game Wire Transfer
You can send a wire transfer directly to the Casino for use in cash games. Please contact live@pokerstarslive.com for wire transfer details.