2026 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo €5,300 Main Event Day 1b Action
Day 1b of the 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour EPT Monte Carlo Main Event €5,300 buy-in kicked off today. Following Day 1a, a new wave of players joined the competition, all vying for the substantial prize pool. The event is expected to attract hundreds of top global players, ensuring fierce competition.
Event Overview
The 2026 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo Main Event continues today with Day 1b. The tournament has a buy-in of €5,300, a classic level in the EPT series. Day 1a concluded yesterday with some players advancing, while Day 1b offers more players a chance to enter.
Tournament Structure
The Main Event uses a classic No-Limit Hold'em format. Starting chips are typically 30,000 (exact amount per official announcement). Blind levels increase over time, with Day 1 consisting of 8 levels, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. Players may re-enter (re-entry) an unlimited number of times within the designated period until the Day ends.
Player Field
EPT Monte Carlo traditionally attracts numerous well-known professional players and amateur enthusiasts competing together. Based on past experience, the Main Event total entries typically range from 500 to 800, with a substantial prize pool. Day 1b is expected to see many players from Europe and worldwide, including some who failed to advance on Day 1a.
Notable Players
Although specific advancing players have not yet been announced, several high-profile players have confirmed attendance at this stop (generic reference to poker stars). Throughout Day 1b, players' strategic choices will be closely watched — whether to accumulate chips conservatively early on or aggressively contest pots will impact their path to advancement.
Upcoming Schedule
After Day 1b concludes, all advancing chips will be combined for Day 2. The tournament will continue over multiple days until a champion is crowned. The champion will receive a substantial cash prize as well as the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event trophy and honors.
Media Coverage
As one of Europe's oldest poker tours, EPT Monte Carlo is always a focus for poker media. Professional outlets like PokerNews will provide full coverage. Looking back at past EPT Monte Carlo Main Events, champion prizes often exceed €1 million, with competitive intensity and prize appeal comparable to WSOP events.
Summary
The end of Day 1b marks the completion of the Main Event's first flight. Surviving players will continue to battle for the title in the coming days. Poker enthusiasts can follow the action through live streams or news reports.