As the grassroots poker community eagerly anticipates the APAT’s European Championship of Amateur Poker (ECOAP), scheduled to take place from February 21 to 25, 2024, at Aspers Casino in London, players and enthusiasts alike are gearing up for five days of thrilling competition.
With a lineup of diverse events, including the highly anticipated Main Event, this poker extravaganza promises to deliver unforgettable moments and intense action at every turn (and river!).
European Championship of Amateur Poker Full Schedule
Main Event Highlights
The centerpiece of ECOAP is undoubtedly the European Amateur Poker Championship, a two-day No-Limit Hold’em Main Event. The tournament features two Day 1s, offering players the chance to take a shot at glory.
Day 2 kicks off either at the earliest Day 1 completion level or reverts to where there is an average stack of 33 big blinds.
In addition to the Main Event, ECOAP offers a variety of Championship and Side events, each vying for the coveted APAT Championship Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals. When three-handed in the main event, the clock accelerates to a 20-minute level.
Cash Payouts and Pre-Registration
One notable feature of ECOAP is the immediate cash payouts for all event winners. Players can walk away with their winnings on the same day, adding to the overall player satisfaction. For those looking to secure their spot in advance, GGPoker provides a pre-registration option. Holding Tanks will be open until 6 pm on February 14th, allowing participants to guarantee their seats for specific events by paying the full buy-in in advance.
Navigating through the GGPoker Lobby, players can easily find ECOAP events by searching for the tournament name. The comprehensive schedule includes a variety of poker variants, from 8-Game Championship to Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and more, catering to the diverse preferences of amateur poker enthusiasts.
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Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum’s proudest poker achievement is winning the only tournament he has ever played in Las Vegas, the prestigious $60 Flamingo evening event.