EPT Season 11 to shuffle up in Barcelona

The Grand Finals of season 10 of the European Poker Tour are taking place in Monte Carlo until 2 May 2014 but preliminary details of season 11 have been announced, with this summer’s edition of the travelling tournament shuffling up in Barcelona on August 16.

After kicking things off in Catalonia, the eleventh running of the EPT will travel to London in October before heading to Prague, Deauville and then Monte Carlo in 2015.

Aside from any special promotions focused on the 100th event in Barcelona, PokerStars.com is also set to implement a number of changes to the upcoming schedule including the addition of a seniors event open to any player over the age of 50. EPT Season 11 will additionally feature an increased number non-hold'em multi-table tournaments, reduced buy-ins for ladies events from €300 to €200 and ‘fun’ events such as Crazy Pineapple competitions.

Finally, PokerStars.com confirmed that the main event buy-in for the London stop of EPT Season 11 is to be reduced to €5,000 in order to bring the event in line with its other festivals.

“Season 10 has been a tremendous success and we’ve had some great feedback from players who welcome the even greater variety of events at the festivals and the wide range of buy-ins,” said EPT president Edgar Stuchly.

“Partnering the local tours means our events are more accessible than ever before and we pride ourselves on providing the most professional playing environment available anywhere in the world. We will be building on this formula in season 11 and, as always, constantly striving to enhance the player experience.”