The Scandinavians were out in force as the EPT rolled into Copenhagen, bringing 460 players to this poker hotbed. Aggression was the name of the game as some of Europe's toughest players battled it out for more than €3 million in cash. Left standing at the end was Tim Vance from the USA, who qualified via a free satellite on PokerStars and went home a dollar millionaire. 

The tournament turned on the most dramatic of hands. Denmark’s Kristian Pedersen had moved all-in on QJ8 flop, raising Vance out of his seat. As the cameras crowded round, he paced the table, thinking out loud. “Ace-King,” he told himself, “you must to have Ace-King.” Holding only pocket nines with his tournament life on the line, Vance made the call of his life. Pedersen flipped over A-K and Vance erupted, pumping his fist in celebration. His nines held up, giving him a dominant chip lead.

It wasn't over yet. Vance had to endure the longest final table in EPT history, including an epic four hour heads up battle, on his way to the title. Exhausted but exhilarated, the man from St. Louis had turned his PokerStars FPP into $1.2 million.

QUALIFY ONLINE

This is your chance to compete with the world’s greatest players in one of Europe’s most spectacular cities. Play EPT satellites on PokerStars and take your seat for as little as $2.22 or 111 FPP. When you’re there, you can expect the full PokerStars experience – your package includes your buy-in, luxury accommodation and $1,000 to spend.

Finding our EPT satellites is easy. First, download the free PokerStars software. Then, click “Events” and “EPT” in the game lobby and register for the satellite of your choice. See our How To Qualify page for more information.

BUY IN DIRECTLY

If you're a PlatinumStar VIP or higher, you can buy in to EPT events using your PokerStars W$. Requests should be submitted to ept@pokerstars.com before the final online qualifying tournament on PokerStars (typically two Saturdays before the event).

You can also buy in at the Casino on the day of registration. For more details see the Tournament Info page. Players buying in using W$ will be PokerStars sponsored players for the duration of the EPT event, and are required to wear a PokerStars logo throughout the tournament.