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🇬🇪 EA Poker Tour returns to Batumi with $1,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools!
The player-favorite EAPT Georgia festival will once again take place in the spacious halls of the magnificent five-star Eclipse resort on the Black Sea coast, running from October 2 to 11.
And again without any tournament fees!

EAPT has already visited Batumi four times over the past two years, with every festival consistently attracting hundreds of tournament poker and cash game enthusiasts.
The festival schedule features 36 tournaments and satellites with buy-ins ranging from $100 to $1,500, including 22 signature trophy events, as well as around ten cash game tables with stakes starting from $1/$3, $5/$5, $5/$10 and $10/$25.
✅ October is the perfect time to visit Batumi and enjoy a pleasant extension of summer.
Daytime temperatures typically range from 20–24°C (68–75°F), the Black Sea is still warm, and the beaches are far less crowded. It's the perfect opportunity to combine great poker with a relaxing seaside holiday.
🏝 Unlike the peak summer months of July and August, Batumi in October offers a much more laid-back atmosphere. That means:
And as a bonus, October is harvest season in Georgia, so you'll be able to enjoy an abundance of fresh grapes, seasonal fruits, and local wines.

Total Guarantee for 36 Events is $1,000,000+
| Date | Tournament | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| October
2–4 |
EAPT Cup | $400 | $75,000 GTD |
| October
2–7 |
Eclipse Cup Bounty (Phase Event – $150 / Target Event – $750, $300 Bounty) | $150 / $750 | $65,000 GTD |
| October
2–5 |
Luxon Pay Special Bounty ($1,000 Bounties Start on Day 2) | $500 | $75,000 GTD |
| October
5–6 |
Mini Main Event Progressive Bounty ($200 Bounty) | $500 | $55,000 GTD |
| October
10–11 |
High Roller Progressive Bounty (Phase Event – $225 / Target Event – $1,500, $700 Bounty) | $225 / $1,500 | $65,000 GTD |
| October
2–11 |
Main Event | $125 / $200 / $500 / $1,000 | $350,000 GTD |
🤑 As always, the EAPT Georgia festival tournaments will be held in a player-friendly environment, as the organisers of the series do not charge commissions on tournaments (rake is $0) and there is no staff fee ($0). In absolutely any of the 36 tournaments!

October 2–11 | $350,000 GTD
The EAPT Georgia V Main Event will be the centerpiece of the festival, running throughout the entire series thanks to its unique multi-stage qualification system. Players can take several different routes to the Main Event, making it possible to compete for the title with a relatively small initial investment.
Phase tournaments are low buy-in qualifiers in which players must finish within a certain percentage of the field to advance to the next stage.
▪️ Route 1 – Main Event Phase to Day 1A (October, 2-5)
• Main Event Phase to Day 1A takes place on October 2–3. The buy-in is $200, the starting stack is 8,000 chips, and the top 20% of each field advance directly to Day 1A on October 8.
• Main Event Phase to Stage A/B follows on October 4–5. Here the buy-in drops to $125 with a 5,000-chip starting stack, while the top 25% qualify for Stage A or Stage B.
▪️ Route 2 – Main Event Stage A/B/С (October, 6-7)
• Stage A, Stage B and Stage C are intermediate tournaments with a $500 buy-in. Players begin with 20,000 chips, exactly half the stack of the regular Day 1 flights, but the reward is substantial: the top 8% of each Stage advance straight to Day 2 already in the money, skipping all Day 1 flights.
▪️Route 3 - Classic Flights 1A-1E (October, 8-10)
• Players who prefer the traditional format can simply buy into one of the regular starting flights. Day 1A features 40-minute levels, followed by 35-minute levels on Day 1B, 30 minutes on Day 1C, 25 minutes on Day 1D, and a 15-minute turbo structure on Day 1E. Every starting flight plays down to the money, with 15% of the field advancing to Day 2. The Main Event Final Table is scheduled for October 11.
Four Ways to Play the Main Event
Players can choose the route that suits them best:
1️⃣ $200 – Qualify through a Phase directly to Day 1A.
2️⃣ $125 – Qualify through a Phase to Stage A/B.
3️⃣ $500 – Enter a Stage and try to finish in the top 8% to advance straight to Day 2 in the money.
4️⃣ $1,000 – Buy directly into one of the regular Day 1A–1E starting flights.
💬 If you have any questions about the EAPT Georgia Main Event structure, feel free to contact us via the live chat button in the bottom-right corner of the page.
⬇️ The full series schedule is already available just below on this page ⬇️
Welcome to Eclipse, a poker club in Batumi that welcomes poker enthusiasts 24/7.
The club's luxurious interiors cater to the most demanding of guests, while the range of games available allows poker fans with any bankroll to play. Tournaments at EAPT Georgia start at just $100 and cash games start at $1/$3 and go up to $25/$25.
EAPT Georgia guests' gastronomic desires will be satisfied by the local restaurant, which serves European, Oriental and Asian cuisine at its best by professional chef Mamiya Jogia.
And you can relax after a hard day's play without leaving the building. From Thursday to Sunday, the EAPT Georgia nightclub Moon, famous in Batumi for its detailed approach to the guest, amazing show programme and the best cocktails in the city, is at the service of EAPT Georgia participants.
Since 1 January 2026, medical insurance for Georgia is mandatory for all tourists, with coverage of at least 30,000 USD per person for the entire stay in the country (ideally with an extra +1 day).
Keep your policy (printed or on your phone) with you; it may be requested at the border, hotel check-in, or casino registration.
Make sure the insurance covers emergency medical assistance and sports/active leisure.
This is where EAPT takes place. Located on the Black Sea coast, the hotel offers guests a view of the sea and the city on the other side. It is only 3 km from Batumi International Airport, 1 km from the water park and opposite the new boulevard. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, SPA center with Turkish bath, steam room, Finnish sauna, fitness room, indoor and outdoor pool and beauty salon, free private parking, free Wi-Fi in all areas.
Another hotel located right next to the Eclipse Casino, this time with five stars. The owners of the hotel claim that the name comes from the Old French word "grandor," which means greatness or splendor. And it is that splendor that they are offering to EA Poker Tour guests. Built in the shape of a luxury yacht, The Grandeur Hotel offers guests spacious floor plans, balconies and breathtaking sea views.
"Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation or a business trip, The Grandeur Hotel offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and entertainment," hotel officials wrote to us.
This 4* apartment hotel is literally next door to the Eclipse Casino. It boasts a 27-meter outdoor pool with Jacuzzi and views of the city. Other than that, White Sails has everything you'd expect from an apartment: a private living area, a bedroom, and a full kitchen with microwave, stove, and refrigerator.
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