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If you thought 2019 was a great year for live poker events hold onto your hats because 2020 is going to be ridiculous. PokerStars has announced 21 live events taking place during the New Year and at least 24 chances to get your hands on a Platinum Pass for the 2020 PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC).
The European Poker Tour (EPT) is a series of poker tournaments similar to those in the World Poker Tour (WPT), created by John Duthie, winner of the inaugural Poker Million tournament. It began in 2004 as part of the worldwide explosion in Texas Hold 'em popularity. Since 2011 the EPT has been sponsored and wholly owned and controlled by PokerStars the online casino and taped by Sunset + Vine. Poker Tournament Rules Poker Casinos World Series of Poker World Poker Tour European Poker Tour NBC Heads. CardPlayer.com is the world's oldest and most well respected poker magazine and online.
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Three stops take place on the long-running European Poker Tour (EPT). Players will flock to Sochi, Russia from March 20-29th before jetting off to Monte Carlo between April 23rd and May 2nd. Leg three of the 2020 EPT is EPT Barcelona from August 12-30th.
- EPT Sochi 20-29 March - One Platinum Pass
- EPT Monte Carlo 23 April-2 May - One Platinum Pass
- EPT Barcelona 12-30 August
Road to PSPC in France
Nine huge events are planned in France and Spain as part of the Road to PSPC. French cities host five such tournaments with Spain being the host country for four Road to PSPC events.
Road to PSPC Paris runs from December 16-22nd before the tour travels to Le Havre, St. Amand, La Grande Motte before finishing in the French Riviera in Cannes.
- Paris 16-22 December – Two Platinum Pass packages
- Le Havre 15-19 January - Two Platinum Pass packages
- St Amand 11-16 February - Two Platinum Pass packages
- La Grande Motte 10-15 March - Two Platinum Pass packages
- Cannes 10-14 June - Two Platinum Pass packages
Road to PSPC in Spain
Those of you who love to play poker in Spain can compete in the Road to PSPC Barcelona from January 13-19th, then head to Valencia, Madrid Gran Via, and Madrid Torrelodones.
- Barcelona 13-19 January - Two Platinum Pass packages
- Valencia 4-8 March- Two Platinum Pass packages
- Madrid Gran Via 31 March-5 April - Two Platinum Pass packages
- Madrid Torrelodones 1-5 July- Two Platinum Pass packages
BSOP
PokerStars’ live tours are truly global and you can head for some South American sun throughout 2020 thanks to the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) having three events scheduled.
Brasilia is the first leg on January 30 to February 4th before two stops in Sao Paulo in March and July.
- Brasilia 30 Jan – 4 Feb- One Platinum Pass
- Sao Paulo 19 – 24 March - Two Platinum Pass packages
- Winter Millions Sao Paulo 15-22 July- One Platinum Pass
Manila
Asian poker players have seven major events to battle it out in, all taking place in Manila, Philippines.
- Red Dragon Manila 4-11 January - One Platinum Pass
- Okada Manila Millions 9-15 March
- Manila Megastack 14 22-31 May - One Platinum Pass
- Manila Super Series 14 6-12 July
- APPT Manila 2020 31 July – 9 Aug
- Manila Super Series 15 22-28 September
- Manila Megastack Challenge 6-13 December
Full PokerStars LIVE Schedule For 2020
Dates | Tour | Event |
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Dec. 16-22 | Road to PSPC in France | Road to PSPC Paris |
Jan. 4-11 | Manila | Red Dragon Manila |
Jan 13-19 | Road to PSPC in Spain | Road to PSPC Barcelona |
Jan. 15-19 | Road to PSPC in France | Road to PSPC Le Harve |
Jan. 30-Feb. 4 | BSOP | BSOP Brasilia |
Feb. 11-16 | Road to PSPC in France | Road to PSPC St. Amand |
Mar. 4-8 | Road to PSPC in Spain | Road to PSPC Valencia |
Mar. 9-15 | Manila | Okada Manila Millions |
Mar. 10-15 | Road to PSPC in France | Road to PSPC La Grande Motte |
Mar. 19-24 | BSOP | BSOP Sao Paulo |
Mar. 20-29 | EPT | EPT Sochi |
Mar. 31 – Apr. 5 | Road to PSPC in Spain | Road to PSPC Madrid Grand Via |
Apr. 23-May 2 | EPT | EPT Monte Carlo |
May 22-31 | Manila | Manila Megastack 14 |
Jun. 10-14 | Road to PSPC in France | Road to PSPC Cannes |
Jul. 1-5 | Road to PSPC in Spain | Road to PSPC Madrid Torrelodones |
Jul. 6-12 | Manila | Manila Super Series 14 |
Jul. 15-22 | BSOP | BSOP Winter Millions Sao Paulo |
Jul. 31-Aug. 9 | Manila | APPT Manila |
Aug. 12-30 | EPT | EPT Barcelona |
Sep. 22-28 | Manila | Manila Super Series 15 |
Dec. 6-13 | Manila | Manila Megastack Challenge |
Qualify For the PokerStars Live Events Online
As you would expect, PokerStars is running a plethora of online satellites for each and every one of these events. It will be possible to win your seat for peanuts so there is no excuse for not travelling around the world playing poker during the upcoming year.
Grab yourself a welcome bonus of up to $600 to give your bankroll a boost. Download PokerStars via PokerNews, then make your first deposit and PokerStars will match it 100% up to a maximum of $600. Perhaps that deposit could turn into a Platinum Pass for the 2020 PSPC where untold riches await.
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