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EAPT returns to Sochi for the first international poker series in 3,5 years wth the support of ПОКЕРОК!
The last international poker festival in Sochi took place back in spring 2023. But things have a way of coming full circle, and in November 2026, Poker Club Sochi will once again welcome players competing for EAPT trophies.
And in almost every event, players will have a chance to win back their buy-in before even making the money — 42 of the 46 tournaments on the schedule feature bounties!

The festival schedule features 46 tournaments and satellites with buy-ins ranging from 130 s.c.u. (~ $150 / RUB 13,000) to 2,500 s.c.u. (~ $2,800 / RUB 250,000), including 29 signature trophy events and uniqe free tournament "The Million Freeroll" with 0 starting bui-in and 1 million rubles guaranted prize pool. As well as around twelve cash game tables with stakes starting from 1/3 to 10/25 and higher.
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Free Tournament for Everyone
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Extensive Media Coverage
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Plenty to Do Away from the Tables
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ПОКЕРОК, which became an EAPT partner in 2025, will once again be the tour’s main partner in Sochi. More importantly for players, the room will offer a straightforward way to save on buy-ins through online qualification. Last year, players could qualify for EAPT events in advance through satellites on ПОКЕРОК, starting from the micro stakes. Step satellites and final qualifiers offered a chance to win seats without paying the full tournament buy-in.
With the support of ПОКЕРОК, EAPT festivals have therefore become not only about big guarantees and major events, but also about giving players an accessible way to qualify for a live festival from home.
The upcoming Sochi stop will be no exception. Players will be able to win their way to Krasnaya Polyana from home through an extensive satellite schedule on ПОКЕРОК. The Main Event will definitely be available through online qualification — and it may not be the only one.
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Dates
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Tournaments
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Buy-in (s.c.u)
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Buy-in (RUB / USD)
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November, 18
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The Million Freeroll
[1M RUB GTD]
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0*
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0*
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November, 19-22
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Luxon Pay Special Bounty [Bounties 2 000 s.c.u start in Day 2]
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880
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88,000 / ~ 1,000
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November, 22-23
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Black Sea Poker Cup Bounty [300 s.c.u Bounty]
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1 200
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120,000 / ~ 1,385
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November, 24-26
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📺 Super Bounty [750 s.c.u. Bounty]
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1 100
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110,000 / ~ 1,270
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November, 26-28
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📺 High Roller Progressive Bounty [1000 s.c.u Bounty]
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2 500
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250,000 / ~ 2,800
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November, 25-29
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📺 Main Event
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1 650
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165,000 / ~ 1,900
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*If eliminated, players may re-enter for 100 s.c.u. (10,000 RUB / ~ $115).
📺 — indicates that the tournament will be broadcast live.

To play in tournaments at Sochi Poker Club, players first need to exchange money for the internal currency used at Casino Sochi — casino chips, also known as Sochi Casino Units (s.c.u.). The process is simple: take Russian rubles to the casino cashier and exchange them at a fixed rate of 100 RUB = 1 s.c.u. For example, 100,000 RUB will get you 1,000 s.c.u.
Once you have the chips, head to the poker club on the second floor of the casino. Tournament buy-ins are paid in casino chips at the registration desk.
Tournament winnings are cashed out in reverse: players receive their prizes in casino chips and can exchange them for Russian rubles at the casino cashier.
💬 If you have any questions about the EAPT Sochi, 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 ⬇️
Casino Sochi is one of Russia’s premier entertainment complexes and the flagship venue of the Sochi gaming zone. It attracts visitors from around the world and offers a wide range of gaming and entertainment options for both newcomers and experienced players.
The casino features 569 modern gaming terminals and 70 gaming tables, offering Blackjack, Russian Poker, Casino Texas Hold’em and Baccarat, as well as a dedicated poker club. There are also seven individually designed VIP rooms, including the Onyx and Dragon halls.
Casino Sochi is home to several restaurants and bars, including the fine-dining Brunello, the more casual Buffet, and the Royal Bar. Renowned chef Ilya Zakharov oversees the venue’s culinary offering.
Casino Sochi also regularly hosts free entertainment and live concerts featuring major Russian artists, along with weekly prize draws.
Poker Club Sochi
Poker Club Sochi is the largest poker club in Russia. Located on the second floor of Casino Sochi, it is the venue for all major tournament series held at the casino.
The club operates to international standards and caters to both professional and recreational players. It offers a poker school, weekly tournaments and private games with VIP service.
The closest to the casino, and the most comfortable accommodation option. So close that you do not even have to leave the building to get into the casino.
The hotel offers 428 elegant rooms of different categories, as well as spacious and comfortable apartments.
The elegant air-conditioned rooms feature luxury-style bedding, safety deposit box,fridge, work and seating areas with sofa and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms come with a bath or shower, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries.
Booking.com rate - 8.5
What is included
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free transfer to Sochi Park is provided.
Air-conditioned rooms feature a bedroom and a living room with a sofa. The apartment offers a safety deposit box and flat-screen TV with more than 100 free cable channels. A kitchen is equipped with a stove, microwave, fridge, washing machine and kitchenware. A private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries.
What is included
Located in the ski resort of Krasnaya Polyana, 750 m from Gornaya Karusel ski lift, this hotel is also 40 km from the Black Sea Coast. It offers an indoor pool.
All comfortably furnished rooms at the Atlant Sky Hotel feature TV, fridge and WiFi access. Some rooms also offer a balcony with scenic mountain views. A private bathroom is offered.
Breakfast is offered at the property. Business lunch and traditional cuisine are served in the à la carte restaurant.
Located 2 km from the ski lifts, Atlant Sky Hotel provides good access to the surrounding ski slopes. An airport shuttle service can also be organised.
What is included
Located a 3-minute walk from Casino Sochi, Bonus Hotel offers a bar, a casino and air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free WiFi.
Featuring a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, each unit also comes with a safety deposit box, a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, closet and a seating area with a sofa. There's a private bathroom with bath or shower in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
A continental breakfast is available each morning at the condo hotel.
Skiing can be enjoyed nearby.
Roza Khutor Ski Resort is 3.2 km from Bonus Hotel, while Laura Cross Country Ski and Biathlon Center is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sochi International Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.
This is our guests' favorite part of Estosadok, according to independent reviews.
What is included
Rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is also a kitchen that provides all necessary utensils. A private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Shopping malls, market, cafes and restaurants are a walking distance from Chudo Apartment.
There is a ski storage and drying rack for clothes at the property.
Alpika-Service and Roza Khutor Ski Lifts are 2 km from the property. Adler-Sochi International Airport is 36 km from Chudo Apartment.
This is our guests' favourite part of Estosadok, according to independent reviews.
What is included
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