EPT3 LONDON

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CASINO:

Grosvenor Victoria Casino
150-162 Edgware Road
London
W2 2DT
Tel: 020 7262 7777
Fax: 020 7724 1214

The Victoria Casino is on the Edgware Road, in west central London, between Marble Arch and Edgware Road underground stations.

Parking: Free parking on site
Dress code: Smart casual - no trainers, no ripped jeans, no sports wear, no T-shirts (collared shirts only)
Opening time: Sunday-Friday 12.30pm - 6am
Saturday 12.30pm - 4am


CASINO REGULATIONS:

IMPORTANT: Tournament late comers will be barred! Unlike the US, UK law requires that all participants are in their seats at the start of the tournament. If you are not sitting down in your seat at the start of play on your appointed flight (day1a/day1b), then you will not be allowed to take part in the tournament.

The Victoria Casino has a minimum age of 18 and requires guests to supply photo ID such as passport or driver's licence.

Players will not be able to withdraw money on credit cards at the cash desk, but will still be able to withdraw cash via the ATM machine up to their daily cash withdrawal limit.

GETTING THERE:
By Car: Travel on the M40/A40 into Central London, take the Paddington exit to Marble Arch off the Edgware Road. There is free parking on site.
By Rail: Paddington Station is walking distance and Marylebone Station is just 5 minutes away by taxi.

 By London Underground: get off at Edgware Road Tube Station (on Circle Line, District, Bakerloo, Hammersmith and City Lines) and walk down Edgware Road towards Marble Arch. The Casino is half way down that road.

TOURNAMENT:

SCHEDULE:

While the EPT event is the feature competition, there are several smaller tournaments that may tempt you.

The EPT reserves the right to cancel or alter details of listed events at its discretion.

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE:

ACCOMMODATION:

The following three Hotels are recommended and are in the same area as the Casino.


Hotel Hilton Metropole
225 Edgware Road
London
W2 1JU
Tel: +44 (0)20 7402 4141
Fax: +44 (0)20 7724 8866



Hilton London Metropole is one of London's most prestigious hotels for both the Business and Leisure traveller, with a great choice of bedrooms, dining options and leisure facilities, including the LivingWell Health Club with indoor swimming pool. A superb central London location just 5 minutes from Oxford Street. The Hotel is located 5 minutes walk to the Casino.

Directions to the Hotel:

By Car: Travel on the M40/A40 into Central London, take the Paddington exit to Marble Arch off the Edgware Road. Car Park at the Hotel.

By Rail: Paddington Station is walking distance and Marylebone Station is just 5 minutes away by taxi.

By London Underground: The Hotel is opposite Edgware Road Tube Station (on Circle Line, District, Bakerloo, Hammersmith and City Lines)

Local Airports

London Heathrow
The quickest way to get to Hotel from London Heathrow is to get the Heathrow Express, which takes 20 minutes to Paddington Rail Station. From there you can walk to the Hotel or it is around a 5 minutes taxi journey.

Transportation to and from the Airport - Typical Minimum Charge
Bus Service - £2.00
Limousine - £65.00
Super Shuttle - £6.00
Rental Car - £35.00
Subway/Rail - £20.00
Taxi - £45.00


London Gatwick
You will need to get the train from Gatwick to Victoria Tube Station and from there either get the Underground or a taxi.

Transportation to and from the Airport - Typical Minimum Charge
Bus Service - Call hotel for information
Limousine - £85.00
Rental Car - £35.00
Subway/Rail - £23.00
Taxi - £85.00

London Stansted
From Stanstead get on the Stanstead Express to Liverpool Street and there either get the London Underground or get a taxi.

Bus Service - Call hotel for information
Limousine - £85.00
Rental Car - £35.00
Subway/Rail - £23.00
Taxi - £85.00



Thistle Marble Arch
Bryanston Street
Marble Arch
London
W1H 7EH
Telf: +44 (0)870 333 9116
Fax: +44 (0)870 333 9216


Thistle Marble Arch is just a walk or short taxi ride from the busy streets of Covent Garden and the theatrical excitement of Shaftsbury Avenue - here you will find the spacious and relaxed ambience of this London hotel. Overlooking Oxford Street, this hotel occupies an unrivalled position from which to enjoy London's unique attractions.

Getting there:

By Rail: Get a train to Paddington Rail Station and from there a taxi is no more than 10 minutes.

By Underground: Get out at Marble Arch Station, walk down Oxford Street, turn left into Portman Street and then left again into Bryanston Street.

From Heathrow:
- You can go by taxi,
- or by Heathrow Express to Paddington Rail Station and then by taxi
- or by London Underground - get on the Picadilly Line, change at Holborn onto the Central Line and get off at Marble Arch

From Gatwick:
- You can go by taxi
- Or by train on the Gatwick Express to Victoria Rail Station. In Victoria you can get a taxi to the Hotel or get on the Underground Victoria Line to Oxford Circus, change to the Central Line and get off at Marble Arch.

From Stanstead:
- You can go by taxi
- Or by train on the Stanstead Express to Liverpool Street. In Liverpool Street you can get a taxi to the Hotel or get on the Underground Central line to Marble Arch.



The Landmark Hotel
222 Marylebone Road
London NW1 6JQ
United Kingdom
Tel : +44 (0) 20 7631 8000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7631 8080



With a five-red-star rating, The Landmark London ranks among the finest of the Capital's leading luxury hotels. With its distinctive style and ambience, it combines classic British elegance and grandeur with the deluxe facilities demanded by today's discerning travellers.

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