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The PokerStars European Poker Tour has overtaken the World Poker Tour as the most popular poker tournament series in the world over the past few years, and despite Black Friday it appears PokerStars is going forward with a full schedule of EPT events for Season 8. On Friday PokerStars released the first half of the EPT Season 8 schedule which will encompass seven stops:

•    EPT Tallinn — €4,000 + €250 Main Event, August 2 – 7
•    EPT Barcelona — €5,000 + €300 Main Event, August 27 – September 1
•    EPT London — £5,000 + £250 Main Event, September 30 – Oct. 5
•    EPT San Remo — €4,600 + €300 Main Event, October 21 – 27
•    EPT Prague — €5,000 + €300 Main Event, December 5 – 10
•    2012 PCA — $10,000 + $300 Main Event, January 5 – 14
•    EPT Deauville – €5,000 + €300Main Event, January 31 – February 6

Season 8 will begin once again in Tallinn, Estonia and will include the usual stops in Barcelona, London, San Remo, and of course the Caribbean excursion in January for the PCA.

Apparently there will also be a new face travelling to EPT destinations this coming Season as Team PokerStars Pro Viktor “Isildur1” Blom was quoted as saying, “I’m really looking forward to the coming EPT season. My live game is something I want to work hard on improving, and I would love to have some deep runs this year. I plan to play in most of the events, including Barcelona, the PCA and London. Those stops will be big events for me,”

EPT Chairman John Duthie stated, “We’re delighted to announce the dates for the first half of EPT Season 8. We’re expecting another incredible year, with a whole host of new champions crowned and maybe even the first ever two-time EPT main event winner!”

For more information on Season 8 of the EPT tour head on over to www.pokerstars.com/ept