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EPT3 DUBLIN
| VENUE |
The Regency Hotel |
| CITY |
Dublin |
| COUNTRY |
IRELAND |
| DATES |
October 26-29, 2006 |
| BUY-IN |
€5,000 |
| NO. OF PLAYERS |
389 |
| PRIZE POOL |
€1,847,750 |
| WINNER |
Roland de Wolfe
€554,300 |
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LINKS: Results | Press release | Final table player profiles | Pay-out structure |
Total players | Player nationalities
Londoner Roland de Wolfe has won EPT Dublin, after triumphing over 388 players for a top prize of €554,300 in the €5,000 No Limit Texas Hold'em event. PokerStars qualifier David Tavernier, an anaesthetist from Paris, came second for €314,120. Last year's event attracted 248 players with Mats Gavatin winning €317,000.
 EPT3 DUBLIN RESULTS
Position | Name | Country | PS
Qualifier | Amount |
1 | Roland de Wolfe | UK | - | 554,300 |
2 | David Tavernier | France | Cash | 314,120 |
3 | William Thorson | Sweden | - | 184,780 |
4 | Gavin Simms | UK | - | 138,580 |
5 | George McKeever | ireland | - | 112,710 |
6 | Rob Yong | UK | - | 88,690 |
7 | Nick Slade | UK | - | 70,210 |
8 | Patrick Bueno | France | - | 51,740 |
9 | Willie Tann | UK | - | 31,410 |
10 | Finnur Hrafnsson | Iceland | Cash | 31,410 |
11 | Marcel Baran | Germany | Cash | 25,870 |
12 | Christoffer Stahle | Sweden | - | 25,870 |
13 | Luca Pagano | Italy | Sponsored | 20,330 |
14 | Paul Testud | France | - | 20,330 |
15 | Vinny McNamee | Ireland | - | 14,780 |
16 | Conor Doyle | Ireland | - | 14,780 |
17 | Roy Brindley | Ireland | - | 11,090 |
18 | Simon Ehne | Sweden | Cash | 11,090 |
19 | Jonas Helness | Norway | - | 11,090 |
20 | Pat O'Callaghan | Ireland | - | 11,090 |
21 | Kevin Vreeswijk | Holland | - | 11,090 |
22 | Karin Lundgren | Sweden | - | 11,090 |
23 | Ray Coburn | USA | Cash | 11,090 |
24 | Kashi Kambiz | Sweden | - | 11,090 |
25 | Ara Melikian | USA | Cash | 7,390 |
26 | Marc Goodwin | UK | - | 7,390 |
27 | Magnus Jakobsson | Sweden | - | 7,390 |
28 | Walter Alecci | Italy | | 7,390 |
29 | Rune Nikolaisen | Norway | - | 7,390 |
30 | Adrian Walshe | Ireland | - | 7,390 |
31 | Dave Clayton | UK | - | 7,390 |
32 | Johnny Lodden | Norway | - | 7,390 |
Total | | | | 1,847,750 |
VENUE | TOURNAMENT | HOW TO ENTER | CITY |
ACCOMMODATION
VENUE:
The Regency Hotel
(Dublin Airport)
Swords Road
Whitehall
Dublin 9
Tel: +353 (0) 1 8373544
Fax: +353 (0) 1 8367121
E-mail: regency@regencyhotels.com
GETTING THERE:
Air: You will have to fly to Dublin International Airport, which is situated 10km north of the city centre and is connected with all major European and International airports. Aer Lingus is Ireland's national air carrier and provides numerous routes worldwide.
The Regency Hotel is located on the main bus corridor between Dublin City Centre and the Airport.
Bus: The numbers 41 and 16a buses go from Dublin Airport and stop outside the Regency Hotel. Travel time 20 minutes. Cost €1.55
Taxis to/from Dublin Airport/Regency Hotel take 10 minutes; €15-€20. A taxi ride from the hotel to city centre should average €9.00
Train: Drumcondra suburban rail line is just ten minutes from the hotel and provides access to one of the two major train stations in Dublin, Connolly Station, where it is possible to connect with InterCity trains to most major towns and cities in the country.
Boat: High speed or conventional ferries operate between the UK and Dublin. Conventional ferries operate from France to either Rosslare or Cork. For further info, please contact www.irishferries.com or www.stenaline.com.
TOURNAMENT
In addition to the main EPT event and other scheduled tournaments (see below), cash games will take place daily from 12pm to 8am. There will be a full range of games (Pot Limit Omaha, No Limit Hold'Em, Pot Limit Hold'Em, 7 Card Stud and Sit and Gos) from €50 to €5,000 buy-in. Sit & Gos will also be available.
The card room will be open 12 midday to 8am throughout the tournament. Please note that no alcoholic drinks can be taken into the Card Room area.
Credit cards will not be accepted in Dublin to enter tournaments or buy chips for cash games. Regarding cash, all major currencies will be accepted and exchanged at the going rate, with buy-back option at the original rate of exchange.
Tournament Registration
EPT Dublin Super Satellite - (October 25): from 4pm to 7pm
EPT Dublin - Day 1a (October 26): 10am to 1pm
EPT Dublin - Day 1b (October 27): 10am to 1pm
NB: Players must be registered at least an hour before play starts.
Direct Buy-In Information
Buy-ins via wire transfer are now closed. Up until 4pm on Wednesday, October 25, you can buy-in to the main EPT event and all other festival events including the Super Satellite - in person - at the cash desk at the Colossus Casino Club, 5 Montague Street, Dublin 2 (Tel No. +353 1 478 5858). Bank drafts will also be accepted and should be made payable to "Irish Casino Clubs Limited."
After 4pm on Wednesday, October 25, buy-ins will be accepted at the tournament registration desk at the tournament venue, the Regency Hotel.
Cash (euros, sterling or dollars) will be accepted up to two hours before the EPT tournament begins (ie by midday, October 26, 2006) providing the event is not sold out. For further information, please email Charles Harbourne: charles@merrioncasinoclub.com
NEW RULES, W$ BUY-INS:
Players may buy in to EPT events using W$ providing they have PlatinumStar or Supernova VIP status on PokerStars. Requests for W$ direct buy-ins must be submitted to ept@pokerstars.com and requests need to be received before the final online qualifying tournament on PokerStars. Players may buy seat-only packages at the going exchange rate on the day of registration, or they may also buy EPT accommodation packages - depending on availability.
IMPORTANT: All W$ buy-ins to EPT events will be PokerStars sponsored players for that EPT event, and they are required to wear a PokerStars shirt for the duration of the tournament. All players who buy-in with W$ will be supplied with a PokerStars player bag.
Pay Out Information
Final table players will receive €20,000 in cash and the balance by wire transfer or cheque.
SCHEDULE:
| October 25 |
8:00pm POKERSTARS QUALIFIERS WELCOME PARTY
The Gravity Bar, Guinness Storehouse, St James's Gate, Dublin 8 |
| October 25 |
8:00pm EPT DUBLIN Super Satellite - No Limit Holdem with rebuys
€220 (including €20 registration). Re-buys are €100 and last for 90 minutes. A top-up can be purchased for €100. |
| October 26 |
2:00pm EPT DUBLIN (The Irish Masters) - Day 1A No Limit Holdem, Freezeout -- €5,000
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| October 27 |
2:00pm EPT DUBLIN (The Irish Masters) - Day 1B No Limit Holdem, Freezeout -- €5,000
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| October 28 |
2:00pm EPT DUBLIN (The Irish Masters) - Day 2 |
| October 28 |
3:00pm No Limit Hold'em Freezeout - €550 (inc. €50 reg. fee)- limited to 300 players |
| October 29 |
2:00pm No Limit Hold'em Freezeout - €330 (inc. €30 reg. fee) - limited to 300 players |
| October 29 |
3:00pm EPT DUBLIN (The Irish Masters) - Final Table |
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The EPT reserves the right to cancel or alter details of listed events at its discretion.
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE:
| LEVEL |
SMALL BLIND |
BIG BLIND |
ANTE |
MINUTES |
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| START OF DAY 1A + 1B |
| 1 |
25 |
50 |
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60 | |
| 2 |
50 |
100 |
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60 | |
| 3 |
75 |
150 |
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60 | |
| 4 |
100 |
200 |
|
60 | |
| 5 |
150 |
300 |
|
60 | |
| 6 |
150 |
300 |
25 |
60 | |
| 7 |
200 |
400 |
50 |
60 | |
| 8 |
300 |
600 |
75 |
60 | Chip race 25 |
| 9 |
400 |
800 |
100 |
60 | |
| END OF DAY 1A + 1B |
| START OF DAY 2 |
| 10 |
600 |
1200 |
100 |
60 | |
| 11 |
800 |
1600 |
200 |
60 | |
| 12 |
1000 |
2000 |
200 |
60 | |
| 13 |
1500 |
3000 |
300 |
60 | |
| 14 |
2000 |
4000 |
400 |
60 | |
| 15 |
3000 |
6000 |
600 |
60 | |
| 16 |
4000 |
8000 |
800 |
60 | Chip race
100+50 |
| 17 |
5000 |
10000 |
1000 |
60 | |
| 18 |
6000 |
12000 |
1000 |
60 | |
| 19 |
8000 |
16000 |
2000 |
60 | |
| 20 |
10000 |
20000 |
2000 |
60 | |
| 21 |
15000 |
30000 |
3000 |
60 | |
| 22 |
20000 |
40000 |
4000 |
60 | |
| 23 |
25000 |
50000 |
5000 |
60 | |
DAY 1A + 1B: level 1-9
DAY 2: down to final table
DAY 3: final table |
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DUBLIN CITY
County Dublin, located in the east of Ireland, is home to the city of Dublin, Ireland's largest city, and its capital. Today, Dublin is a city of over one million people. Dublin City is divided by the River Liffey, which flows west-east through the centre of the city. Located on the southside is the most popular shopping area around Grafton Street. On the northside is the shopping area around Henry and O'Connell Streets. Dublin's top visitor attractions include: the Guinness Storehouse, which traces the history and how Guinness is made in the brewery; Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university and home to the famous Book of Kells; Dublinia, which tells the story of medieval Dublin; Kilmainham Gaol, located west of the city centre, the site where many of Ireland's most famous patriots were imprisoned; Dublin Castle, the centre of British rule in Ireland for 700 years; and Temple Bar, Dublin's lively cultural and nightlife district. Dublin city is renowned for its excellent bars and pubs, most of which are located on the southside, and in Temple Bar in particular.
ACCOMMODATION:
EPT3 Dublin is being held at the Regency Hotel, Dublin Airport.
Please note that the Regency Hotel is now fully booked, however PokerStars still has a handful of rooms available at the 4* Clarion Hotel, near Dublin airport and 10 mins from the Regency. If you wish to book into one of these rooms at the Clarion, please contact karenb@pokerstars.com. Players can pay via their PokerStars accounts if necessary.
The Regency Hotel, Dublin Aiport
Swords Road
Whitehall
Dublin 9
Tel: +353 (0) 1 8373544
Fax: +353 (0) 1 8367121
E-mail: regency@regencyhotels.com
Special room rates have been organised for the EPT event - when making your reservervation, please use booking code "EPT06". Rates as follows:
€110 per room per night. Each room sleeps two persons.
€180 per executive suite per night. Each executive suite sleeps two persons.
All rates are inclusive of local taxes and are per room per night. Breakfast not included.
The 210-room Regency Hotel is located 3km north of Dublin City centre on the main route to Dublin’s International Airport (6km), close to all major attractions. With the main building dating back 200 years, this hotel blends architectural charm with modern comfort.
The
Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 808 0500
Fax: 353 1 844 6002
E-Mail: info@clarionhoteldublinairport.com
Please note that PokerStars still has a handful of rooms available at Clarion. If you wish to book into one of these rooms, please contact karenb@pokerstars.com. Players can pay via their PokerStars accounts if necessary.
ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION: Please visit the following websites: www.goireland.com and www.dublinhotels.com
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