The European Poker Tour (EPT) began in 2004 as part of the worldwide explosion in Texas Hold 'em popularity. It shows a series of poker tournaments similar to those in the World Poker Tour (WPT).

The most significant difference between the competing poker tours is the buyin and its effect on the prize pool, with the EPT featuring buyins about half the size of the WPT. The resulting effect upon the EPT is that it has less "star power" and lower cash prizes. Nevertheless, winners of the first two EPT events took home prizes in the $100,000 range, lucrative enough to attract many top competitors.

Furthermore, the final table is made up of 8 players, as opposed to the 6 player final tables popularised by the WPT.

The EPT is sponsored by PokerStars and EverestPoker and taped for television broadcast in the United Kingdom by Sunset + Vine and Channel 4 and the Netherlands by Veronica (television channel).

European Poker TourSeason 3 Results and Schedule

European Poker Tour Season 3 has included preliminary tournaments in Barcelona, London, Copenhagen, Deauville, Vienna and Dublin. The Grand Final event will be held on March 28- April 01 2007 in again the majestic setting of the Monte Carlo in Monaco.