EPT Sochi

Poker Lifestyle April 7, 2019

2019 EPT Sochi Recap and Highlights Vlog

Over my time at the 2019 European Poker Tour stop in Sochi, Russia, I made sure to have my cellphone handy at all times such that I could capture footage and document my experiences. These little clips and snippets have now all been weaved together into this video highlight clip, which I hope illustrates the entire experience was like.

I hope you enjoy experiencing the trip “through my eyes” and that it’ll perhaps convince you that making your way to Sochi sometime soon for some poker and for a genuinely fun vacation is a worthwhile proposition.

Poker Events April 2, 2019

2019 EPT Sochi: Poker Without Borders

Game selection is a critical skill in poker, but occasionally there’s a lot to be gained by sitting in a game where you feel out of your comfort zone. So, too, in life, expanding your horizons beyond what you’re used to can often serve to benefit you as a person in the long term.

This lesson was something that manifested itself numerous times during my six-day visit to the 2019 European Poker Tour stop in Sochi. I hope you enjoy reading this feature article, which recaps my experiences in the Russian resort town.

Poker Lifestyle March 29, 2019

How Well Do You Know Russia?: PokerStars Team Pro Online Mikhail Shalamov

In order to learn a little bit more about Russia and have some fun along the way while at the 2019 EPT Sochi event, I spoke with PokerStars Team Online Pro Mikhail Shalamov, one of the country’s native sons.

In this quiz format, we discussed a number of Russian words and phrases, some history, and some of the country’s famed sports legends and personalities.

Poker Events March 20, 2019

5 Things I’m Looking Forward to at the 2019 EPT Sochi

In just a couple days, I’ll be heading off to Russia to attend the 2019 EPT Sochi. It’ll be my first time at the venue, and first time visiting Russia in over 25 years. Beyond the poker, there’s a lot that I’m excited to see, do, and experience once I arrive there.

Here’s a list of the top five things I’m looking forward to at the upcoming 2019 EPT Sochi poker festival.

Poker Events September 17, 2018

5 Great Poker Festivals Worth Attending Until the End of 2018

Summer is just behind us, which means were turning the corner into the busy few months on the poker calendar leading into the end of 2018. As we enter the home stretch, we take a closer look at five great poker festivals remaining on the schedule.

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