Skrill returns as official payment provider for European Poker Tour

ONCHAN, Isle of Man -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The European Poker Tour (EPT) announced today that Skrill will once again act as the official payment provider for EPT Season 11.

Paul Barclay, VP of Gambling & FX at Skrill, said: “Skrill is delighted to be working with the European Poker Tour as its official payment provider sponsor for a third year. The EPT is a well-respected and established brand, and this partnership will help to further strengthen our position as the leading digital wallet among poker players, and indeed for the broader spectrum of gamers. We will continue to play an active role as sponsors during season 11 of the EPT and as such, are looking forward to attending the tournaments and interacting directly with players throughout the season.”

EPT President Edgar Stuchly said: “We are pleased to have Skrill back on board as official payment provider for the EPT for a third year. Skrill is one of the most popular online deposit and withdrawal methods, providing easy, safe and secure payment options for poker players and EPT players alike.”

Barclay added: “We are also excited to be able to offer online freeroll promotions throughout the year that give players the chance to win a VIP EPT package.” Skrill will be running 10 online freeroll tournaments throughout the season, awarding a VIP experience at the PokerStars and Monte-Carlo Casino EPT Grand Final. For further information got to: www.europeanpokertour.com/skrill.

EPT Season 11 gets underway in Barcelona from August 16-27 and it will mark the tour’s 100th Main Event. For a third successive year the EPT and Estrellas Poker Tours will combine to feature 44 events, providing a fantastic live poker experience for players of all levels and abilities.