PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) is about to embark on its annual Monte Carlo journey 2026.

EPT Monte Carlo Series Highlights
Full EPT Monte Carlo schedule

The PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) will be heading to one of its most popular stops in Monte Carlo at the end of this month for a major poker event.

EPT Monte Carlo station will be April 30 to May 10On the French Riviera Sporting Monte-Carlo The annual event, held in Monaco, will attract top professional and amateur players from Europe and around the world.

EPT Monte Carlo Series Highlights

This PokerStars-sponsored series will begin on April 30th. €1,650 PokerStars Open Main Event The game is about to begin. This is a no-limit Texas Hold'em tournament with four Day 1 starting classes, and Day 2 will take place on May 2nd. Each class is allowed one re-entry.

The opening day will also be held €10,200 Mystery Bounty TournamentOf the €5,000 purchase amount, a mystery bounty pool will be created. May 1st is... €100,000 "One Drop" High Roller On the opening day of the competition, this was a race that supported the "One Drop of Water" clean water initiative charity.

The schedule is comprehensive, offering tournaments suitable for all bankroll sizes, including a large number of No-Limit Texas Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha events, as well as mixed formats such as Omaha Hi-Lo and TORSE.

€5,300 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Will be May 4 The tournament is underway. This tournament, which allows one re-entry, features two starting classes. Day 2 will take place on May 6, with the Main Event reaching the final table on May 9 and the champion being crowned the following day.

Last year's main event champion was from Russia. Aleksandr Shevliakov He won. Last May, he beat out a field of 1,195 participants to win the €1,000,000 champion's prize.

Full EPT Monte Carlo schedule

Specific Scenario Retrospective: Key Decisions in Different Situations

Certain scenarios can drastically alter decision-making logic, such as tournament pressure, chip depth, positional structure, range matchups, and betting patterns.

When you enter different situations, the correct approach isn't just about looking at your hand, but about understanding the overall context. The following specific scenarios and core themes are key to influencing wins and losses and long-term profitability:

I. Special Scenarios in the Championship

[ICM Pressure] How to make decisions in the ICM tournament scenario?
[Bubble Phase] Should we be aggressive or conservative during the Bubble phase?
[Final Table] How should key moves be handled?
[Short Code Strategy] How should Short Stack be typed?
[Deep Stack Strategy] What are the differences in how Deep Stack is played?
[Blind Stealing Strategy] How to consistently steal blinds in tournaments?
【Stealing Blinds vs. Counter-Stealing Blinds】Strategies for Countering Blinds in the Bubble Phase
[Middle Chip Dilemma] Why is the middle chip the hardest to beat?
[Pressure Transfer] How to transfer ICM pressure to the opponent?
[Final Table Mindset] How to go from the final table to the championship?
[Chip Management] How to control risk and avoid collapse?
[Complete Tournament Strategy] The entire process from entry to victory

II. Core of the Underlying Strategy

[Position Advantage] How to play in different positions? A complete analysis of BTN / CO / SB / BB
[Range Thinking] Why do expert players look at the range instead of their hand?
[3-bet strategy] When should you raise your bet? How to counter your opponent's opening?
How does bet sizing affect your EV?
[Betting Line] How to design a complete Flop / Turn / River Line?
Fold Equity: How can you win without showing your cards?

III. Practical Decision-Making After the Cards Are Flipped

[C-bet Strategy] When should you continue betting?
[Turn Strategy] Should we fire the second shot?
[River Decision] Should the last street be Value or Bluff?
When should you retaliate?
[Blocker Application] What is a blocking sign? How does it influence decision-making?
[Range Shrinking] How to understand your opponent's range step by step?

IV. Advanced Competition and Professional Mindset

[Exploit Strategy] How to achieve stable profits for different player types?
[GTO vs Exploit] How to choose in actual combat?
[Result Bias] Why do I still lose even when I guess correctly?
[Decision-making process] How do experts make the right decisions quickly?
Why does overconfidence actually lead to more losses?
[Emotional Management] How to avoid Tilt?
How to establish a stable profit-making mindset for long-term EV (Electronic Vehicle) businesses?

V. Common Hand Issues and Practical Problems

[All-in Decision] When should you go all in?
[Missed Card] What should I do if I missed?
[Slow Play Judgment] When should you slow play?
Why do expert players rarely play marginal hands?
[Key Fold] When should you fold?

VI. Basics for Beginners and Traffic Sources

[Starting Hand Strategy] A Complete Guide for Beginners
Texas Hold'em Rules: Complete Gameplay Tutorial (2026 Latest Version)
[Poker Card Rankings] Card Rankings and Comparison Rules
Texas Hold'em Terminology: A Complete Guide from Beginner to Advanced Players
How to win money in Texas Hold'em? A complete analysis of the thought process.

Different scenarios require entirely different decision-making logic. From tournament pressure and chip depth to position, range, and post-flop strategy, each situation demands a different framework for thinking. When you can systematically understand these specific situations, you're no longer just playing by feel, but truly establishing a sustainable and profitable decision-making system.