With the news that the Power Path is now a permanent addition to PokerStars, and that players can receive a $0.50 Step 1 Power Path ticket every single day as part of the new PokerStars Rewards program, there's never been a better time to have a look at how the Power Path can reward you and where it can take you.
Both live and online events have featured in the Power Path since its launch last summer, with Special Edition Gold Passes sending lucky players to the NAPT and Las Vegas Grand Prix last December.
This month, we look at the various Passes on offer, including both Gold and Silver Passes for the NAPT festival in Las Vegas, the Women's Winter Festival and the European Poker Tour stop in Prague.
Jakob Miegel opened to 500 from the cutoff. Juan Pardo defended the big blind.
The 7♥5♠7♦ flop was checked around before Pardo led the 2♣ turn for 1,000. Miegel then raised to 2,500. Pardo quickly folded and Miegel took an early pot.
The prestigious $10,300 EPT High Roller is back, offering players yet another thrilling opportunity to vie for a massive prize pool and life-changing money at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus. This event promises high stakes and fierce competition, set against the stunning backdrop of the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa in Northern Cyprus.
Last year's edition saw Ilia Pavlov emerge victorious, claiming the coveted trophy and a remarkable $787,400 payday after navigating a field of 407 entries. The tournament generated an impressive prize pool of $3,947,900, with Pavlov's triumph marking a significant milestone in his poker career, which previously boasted $122,142 in live cashes.
2023 EPT Cyprus High Roller Final Table Results
Rank
Player
Country
Prize (USD)
1
Ilia Pavlov
Russia
$787,400
2
Selahaddin Bedir
Turkey
$492,400
3
Hwany Lee
South Korea
$351,700
4
Sergi Reixach
Spain
$270,600
5
Martin Diaz
Argentina
$208,100
6
Danil Rafikov
Russia
$160,100
7
Dmitrii Nazarov
Russia
$123,100
8
Markkos Ladev
Estonia
$101,500
9
Nariman Yaghmai
Iran
$84,600
This year, players will kick off with 50,000 in starting chips, and late registration will close at the start of Day 2. The blinds will start at 100/200 with a 200 big blind ante.
This tournament will feature 60-minute levels with a 20-minute break after every two levels and a 65-minute dinner break after Level 6. The structure allows for two entries, and the action will unfold over three days. Players will face off in ten levels on Day 1 before taking a break to bag chips for Day 2.
Players will have to navigate a shot clock, keeping the action fast and focused. Four time bank cards will be awarded at the start, with one additional card given at the start of every odd level.
With the stakes high and between 13% and 15% of the field making the money, will we see another breakout star like Pavlov? As competitors prepare to test their skills, expect to witness intense action and strategic gameplay as the quest for the EPT High Roller title heats up.
EPT Cyprus 2024
Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates on the hands and to see who will be crowned the next champion at the $10,000 EPT High Roller!
