The European Poker Tour (EPT) began in the fall of 2004. EPT started airing a dynamic and stylistic series of poker programs, which culminated in the Grand Final event at the magnificent Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.
The show features seven 90-minute long episodes, showcasing Europe's most prestigious tournament. The final event includes ten finalists and runners-ups selected from the six EPT preliminary events. Those players then competes for the title of EPT Grand Champion.
Online poker room, Poker Stars, is the official sponsor of the European Poker Tour.
Find EPT's Second Season Schedule here :
| VENUE | CITY | COUNTRY | TOURNAMENT | DATES | |
| Casino Barcelona | Barcelona | SPAIN | BARCELONA OPEN (Results) |
Sept. 16-17, 2005 | €4,000 |
| Victoria Casino | London | ENGLAND | EPT LONDON (Results) |
Sept. 30 - Oct.2, 2005 | £3,000* |
| Grand Casino Baden | Baden | AUSTRIA | EPT BADEN CLASSIC (Results) |
Oct. 4-6, 2005 | €4,000 |
| Merrion Casino Club | Dublin | IRELAND | EPT DUBLIN | Oct. 29-30, 2005 | €4,000 |
| Casino Copenhagen | Copenhagen | DENMARK | SCANDINAVIAN OPEN | Jan. 20-22, 2006* | 30,000 kr** |
| Deauville Casino | Deauville | FRANCE | FRENCH OPEN | Feb. 8-11, 2006 | €4,000 |
| Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort | Monte Carlo | MONACO | EPT GRAND FINAL | March 7-11, 2006 | €10,000 |