Seven EPT Gold Passes Guaranteed During the PokerStars EPT Season Online
Summary
PokerStars is running the EPT Season online from 12 October to 9 November, featuring 76 tournaments across 37 episodes with buy-ins from $3.30 up to $1,050. The series includes a $109 Sunday Million Mystery Bounty with a $1,000,000 guarantee to kick things off, numerous mystery-bounty and PKO events, and a full schedule of headline events and satellites.
Crucially for aspiring live players, PokerStars is guaranteeing seven EPT Gold Passes (each worth $10,300) during the season. Several routes to win a Gold Pass include All-In Shootouts tied to specific events, the $22 EPT Mystery Special on 2 November, and the Power Path Express on 12 October, which awards multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze Power Passes.
The EPT Season also offers nine special trophy episodes and an EPT Season Challenge — four weekly themed challenges with more than $700,000 in combined prizes. Players who complete weekly challenges gain access to All-In Shootouts (with an $185,000 guarantee) where prizes include Sunday Million entries, Power Path tickets and a top prize of a $10,300 Gold Power Pass.
Key Points
- EPT Season runs 12 Oct–9 Nov with 76 tournaments over 37 episodes and buy-ins from $3.30–$1,050.
- PokerStars guarantees seven EPT Gold Passes, each valued at $10,300.
- Opening night features a $109 Sunday Million Mystery Bounty with a $1,000,000 guarantee and extensive satellite support.
- The $22 EPT Mystery Special (2 Nov) includes automatic All-In Shootout entries where three Gold Passes will be won.
- The EPT Season Challenge comprises four weekly themes with over $700,000 in prizes and All-In Shootouts offering a top Gold Power Pass prize.
- Power Path Express (12 Oct, $55) guarantees distribution of Power Path Passes — two Gold Power Passes for the top two finishers.
- Nine episodes offer exclusive PokerStars trophies and final-table merchandise for qualifying finishers.
- Many satellite options are available before and during the series, including low‑buy‑in feeders awarding $109 seats to marquee events.
Why should I read this?
Looking for a legit shot at a live EPT seat without coughing up the buy‑in? This is it. PokerStars has loaded the online festival with cheap satellites, mystery bounties, and guaranteed Gold Passes — plus a beefy challenge pool. We’ve pulled the essentials so you can spot the best value events and shootouts without scrolling through every lobby. Play smart, enter the right satellites, and you could be heading to an EPT stop for real cash and glory.