The Pokerstars European Poker Tour is a series of poker tournaments similar to those in the World Poker Tour, 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. The EPT is sponsored by and part owned by PokerStars and taped by Sunset + Vine for television broadcast across Europe. In seasons 1-3, the most significant difference between the competing poker tours was the buy-in and its effect on the prize pool, with the EPT featuring buy-ins about half the size of the WPT. This changed in season 4 when the buy-in for most EPT events was increased to €8,000.. At 2007 exchange rates, this is approximately equal to the US$10,000 which is the buy-in for most WPT events. Furthermore, the final table is made up of 8 players, as opposed to the 6 player final tables popularised by the WPT. For the first couple of seasons, Duthie commentated for the show alongside Colin Murray. Since the middle of Season 3, James Hartigan has been the lead commentator, with professional players Greg Raymer, Daniel Negreanu and Victoria Coren providing analysis. Hartigan also presents the live webcast from each event. The TV show was first hosted by Caroline Flack, then joined by Natalie Pinkham. Seasons 4 and 5 were hosted by Kara Scott, while Seasons 6 and 7 were fronted by Michelle Orpe. Since Season 8, there have been four different presenters with Kristy Arnett, Sarah Grant, Laura Cornelius and Lynn Gilmartin, with commentators James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton presenting the TV shows.
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European Poker Tour Episode Guide
Barcelona Episode 1
S1 Ep1
EPT Barcelona (Barcelona Open 2004) Casino: Casino Barcelona, Barcelona [1] Buy-in: €1,000 1-Day Event: Saturday, September 18, 2004 Number of buy-ins: 229 Total Prize Pool: €229,000 (US $280,524) Number of Payouts: 27 Winning Hand: 'K♠ Q♣'
London Episode 1
S1 Ep2
EPT London (European Poker Classics) Casino: Grosvenor Victoria Casino, London [1] Buy-in: £3,000 2-Day Event: Saturday, October 9, 2004 to Sunday, October 10, 2004 Number of buy-ins: 175 Total Prize Pool: £524,410 Number of Payouts: 18 Winning Hand: 'K♠ Q♠'
Dublin Episode 1
S1 Ep3
EPT Dublin (The Irish Winter Tournament 2004) Casino: Merrion Casino Club, Dublin [1] Buy-in: €1,500 1-Day Event: Saturday, October 23, 2004 Number of buy-ins: 163 Total Prize Pool: €244,500 (US $307,605) Number of Payouts: 18 Winning Hand: 'A♣ 5♠'
Copenhagen Episode 1
S1 Ep4
EPT Copenhagen (Scandinavian Open 2005) Casino: Casino Copenhagen, Copenhagen [1] Buy-in: kr19,300 1-Day Event: Saturday, January 29, 2005 to Sunday, January 30, 2005 Number of buy-ins: 156 Total Prize Pool: kr2,890,367 (US $503,565) Number of Payouts: 18 Winning Hand: 'A♣ Q♥'
Deauville Episode 1
S1 Ep5
EPT Deauville (The French Open 2005) Casino: Casino Barriere de Deauville, Deauville [1] Buy-in: €2,000 4-Day Event: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 to Saturday, February 19, 2005 Number of buy-ins: 245 Total Prize Pool: €465,500 (US $603,151) Number of Payouts: 27 Winning Hand: '10♦ 7♦'
Vienna Episode 1
S1 Ep6
EPT Vienna (11th Vienna Spring Poker Festival) Casino: Concord Card Casino, Vienna [1] Buy-in: €2,000 3-Day Event: Thursday, March 10, 2005 to Saturday, March 12, 2005 Number of buy-ins: 297 Total Prize Pool: €594,000 (US $786,515) Number of Payouts: 27 Winning Hand: 'A♠ J♠'
Monte Carlo Episode 1
S1 Ep7
EPT Monte Carlo (European Poker Tour Grand Final) Casino: Casino de Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo [1] Buy-in: €10,000 4-Day Event: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - Sunday, March 20, 2005 Number of buy-ins: 211 Total Prize Pool: €2,110,000 (US $2,808,428) Number of Payouts: 27 Winning Hand: 'J♠ 8♠'
Monte Carlo Episode 2
S1 Ep8
EPT Monte Carlo (European Poker Tour Grand Final) Casino: Casino de Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo [1] Buy-in: €10,000 4-Day Event: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - Sunday, March 20, 2005 Number of buy-ins: 211 Total Prize Pool: €2,110,000 (US $2,808,428) Number of Payouts: 27 Winning Hand: 'J♠ 8♠'
Monte Carlo Episode 3
S1 Ep9
EPT Monte Carlo (European Poker Tour Grand Final) Casino: Casino de Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo [1] Buy-in: €10,000 4-Day Event: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - Sunday, March 20, 2005 Number of buy-ins: 211 Total Prize Pool: €2,110,000 (US $2,808,428) Number of Payouts: 27 Winning Hand: 'J♠ 8♠'
Monte Carlo Episode 4
S1 Ep10
EPT Monte Carlo (European Poker Tour Grand Final) Casino: Casino de Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo [1] Buy-in: €10,000 4-Day Event: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - Sunday, March 20, 2005 Number of buy-ins: 211 Total Prize Pool: €2,110,000 (US $2,808,428) Number of Payouts: 27 Winning Hand: 'J♠ 8♠'