EAPT Sochi

More than three years is a long time—long enough for the Russian poker community to miss major international tournaments. Since March 2023, when the Eurasian Poker Tour (EAPT) last visited Sochi, the tour’s reach has expanded across the continent. Looking back at its 13-year history, the EAPT has visited 15 Eurasian countries, with organizers hosting over 60 poker festivals and 1,200 tournaments. Total prize pools have exceeded $65,000,000, drawing more than 15,000 participants. The return of the Eurasian Poker Tour to Sochi is a natural step for the Krasnaya Polyana gambling zone, which has long established itself as a premier international poker destination.

A highly anticipated tour stop is set to take place in Sochi from November 16 to 29. This is no ordinary tournament on the schedule, but a full-scale international festival. There is a significant occasion behind it, too: the Sochi Poker Club and Casino Sochi are celebrating their tenth anniversary. The EAPT series will serve as the centerpiece of the anniversary calendar. As a special gift, the series' opening event—a freeroll with a 1,000,000-ruble prize pool—will be free for all players.

The lineup for this edition of the Eurasian Poker Tour is impressive. A diverse range of players—typical of major series—is expected to fill the room; players from many different countries will face off at the same tables, bringing back the atmosphere of a major international festival to Sochi. The EAPT program features both familiar formats and surprises designed to impress even professional poker players. The tour's key event is the Main Event, featuring a buy-in of 165,000 rubles. The return of the Eurasian Poker Tour to Sochi is the event of the year, and playing in the tournament is the perfect way to cap it off. What’s more, EAPT participants enjoy special accommodation rates at Krasnaya Polyana. What better motivation do you need to boost your competitive spirit—and ultimately lift the winner's trophy? So, check the schedule and book your hotel early; November is traditionally a high-demand season in the mountains.

Register for the tournaments in advance—see you at the tables!