It wasn't until 2000 that the European Bowling Tour was launched initially holding 9 tournaments in 8 countries.
The Brunswick Ballmaster Open in Helsinki is the only tournament having joined the tour since the beginning in 2000.
The top 3 bowlers after the round robin qualify for a 3-person stepladder to determine the winner of the masters.
Total pinfall after 12 games determined the EBT Masters champions.
Eight men, ranging from rank 1 to 15 and seven women competed due to prior commitments.