The prestigious Casino de Monte-Carlo will be playing host to the European Poker Tour between 24th April and 4th May. The major event will feature some of the world’s best poker players alongside up-and-coming talents, who will all be duking it out for cash prizes that might even hit the seven-figure mark.

The event, organised jointly with PokerStars, will be taking place from 24th April to 4th May in arguably the most glamourous casino on the planet. 

Among the challenges facing players will be High Roller and Mystery Bounty games as well as a central tournament for the finest stars of the poker world. On top of this, there will be several Super High Roller games with a minimum buy-in of €100,000.

The fun isn’t limited to the pros, though, as the European Poker Tour will also run a series of cash buy-in games every day from the start of the competition at the Salle des Etoiles and the Salle des Palmiers.

The styles of poker being played include: 2-7 Draw, 5-Card Draw, A-5 Draw, Badacey, Badeucy, Badugi, Chinese (and variants), Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, Pineapple, Pineapple Hi/Lo, Razz, Stud and Stud Hi/Lo. The games can be played No Limit, Pot Limit or Limit.  

All players must be 18 and over with a valid identity card if they wish to join in or even access the casino. The dress code is casual, but athletic wear is forbidden. Additionally, according to local law, Monegasque citizens are not allowed to participate.

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