Eureka Poker Tour Season 2 Information
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Regular satellites for the next Eureka Poker Tour event are running now - there are two different packages you can win online at PokerStars:
- Seat only
- Seat + hotel + expenses
To register, open the PokerStars lobby, click ‘Events’, ‘More’ & ‘Eureka’.
Nothing beats the thrill of a live poker tournament with big money on the line, and now players in Central & Eastern Europe can get in on the act with their very own poker tour. Season 2 of the Eureka Poker Tour builds on the success of the first season and brings top-level competition to the region. You can win prize packages that give you everything you need for a great poker trip, exclusively on PokerStars.
This exciting live poker series visits top poker destinations around the region, with stops in Croatia, Bulgaria and Latvia, plus other countries. Each event will be a true festival of poker with a range side events plus the big-money Main Event. The tournaments will take place in prestigious venues at every stop, and Europe’s best players, including Team PokerStars Pros like Martin Hruby, Dag Palovic and World Series runner-up Martin Staszko will complete for hundreds of thousands of Euros.
Also on offer will be Leader Board points, which give players even more chances to win. See below for the tour schedule, and keep checking back for updates from the events. It’s Central & Eastern Europe biggest and best poker tour. Make sure you are part of it!
Eureka Poker Tour Season 2 Schedule
The following information is subject to change.
| Event | Venue | Dates | Main Event Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Croatia | Golden Sun Casino, Zagreb | April 9-14, 2012 | €1,000 + €100* |
| Eureka Bulgaria | Casino & Hotel International, Golden Sands | June 4-10, 2012 | €1,000 + €100* |
| Eureka Latvia | Royal Casino, Riga | October 1-7, 2012 | €1,000 + €100* |
* 3% of tournament prize-pool will be withheld to cover the costs of floor staff and dealers.
For more information on all of the events, visit the official Eureka Poker Tour website.
Season 2 Highlights
Croatia | 178 players | €178,000 prize pool | 1st: Alija Filipovic (€45,800)
Zagreb in Croatia hosted the opening event of Season 2 of the Eureka Poker Tour, and 178 players registered for the Main Event at the Golden Sun Casino and Hotel. The big winner after four days of intense poker action was Alija Filipovic from Croatia, who collected €45,800 for the win. Filipovic beat Mate Mecs from Hungary in the heads-up battle when he called Mecs’ K-J all-in shove with A-K.
If you have any questions about the Eureka Poker Tour, please contact eureka@pokerstars.com.




