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FAQs

• When and where will the Monte Carlo EPT Grand Final event take place?
  
  The five-day Monte Carlo EPT Grand Final starts on Tuesday, March 28, 2007 in the Salle des Etoiles at the Monte Carlo Sporting (see map), part of the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort.

  All players at the EPT3 Grand Final, including PokerStars qualifiers, will be randomly divided between those taking part on Day 1a (March 28) and those playing on Day 1b (March 29). PokerStars will conduct a random seat draw on or around March 19, and this information will be sent by email to all qualifiers and posted on the EPT website. Players may not choose the dates on which they play in advance of the draw. The Day 1 seat draws will be publicised on the Monte Carlo home page on this website.
  
  

• What is the nearest international airport to Monte Carlo?
  
  Nice International Airport (NCE) is 20 miles from Monte Carlo. There are direct flights to Nice from New York and all major European cities. Long haul passengers may find it convenient to fly to Paris, and then catch a domestic flight from Paris to Nice.
  
  
• Can I bring a guest?
  
  If you have qualified for the tournament through PokerStars.com, your prize package includes a double twin-bedded room at the luxury Monte Carlo Bay Resort & Hotel for six nights where your guest may sleep at no extra cost. However, all other costs incurred by your guest, such as meals, transfers to/from Nice airport etc, will not be covered in your prize package.
  
  
• Do I have a hotel reservation?

  If you have won a PokerStars package online your hotel room will be booked by PokerStars and you do not need to do anything except book your flight. You will receive confirmation regarding your hotel accommodation shortly. You will be able to check in to your hotel from 3pm on March 27th. Please click here for details on the hotels. For players who have bought seats direct, they will have to make their own accommodation arrangements.
  
  

• What clothes should I bring?

  The Monte Carlo Bay Resort and the EPT poker room will have a relaxed dress code. For those wishing to visit the smarter restaurants, or the splendid Monte Carlo Casino, please bring suitable smart casual dress (ie no vests, no t-shirts, no sneakers/trainers, no jeans and a shirt with a collar). Some restaurants may insist on ties for male guests. Also, it may not be that warm outside so you might need a jumper(s) and, as this is Southern Europe's rainy season, you may want to bring an umbrella or waterproof jacket.
  
  

• What is Monte Carlo?

  Monte Carlo is a district of Monaco, a tiny principality of just 30,000 souls on the French Mediterranean coast. The whole country is only 2 sq. km in size. Culturally, Monaco is part of France and French is the official language. Politically, however, Monaco has been an independent nation since 1419, ruled by the House of Grimaldi. The present head of state is Prince Albert, son of the late Prince Rainier, who was married to the American film star Grace Kelly until her death in a car accident in 1982. Monaco has relaxed policies on taxation and gambling, which is why the principality has been a haven to Europe's wealthy for over a century.

  Click here for further information on Monte Carlo and Monaco.
  
  

• What will the weather be like?

  In March, the average temperature is around 57°F (14°C) degrees during the day and 50°F (10°C) at night.
  
  

• What is the currency in Monaco?

  The Euro (€). The dollar/euro exchange rate is approximately $1=€0.80. The sterling/euro exchange rate is approximately £1 = €1.48 - but for up-to-the-minute exchange rates, please click here.
  
  

• What payment methods can I use for buy-ins?

  Euros - cash only. Cheques, credit cards or travellers' cheques will not be accepted for any buy-ins. Wire transfer payments will be accepted up to close of business on Friday, March 23, 2007. Please click here for details.
  
  

• Can I draw cash off my PokerStars account in Monte Carlo?

  No.
  
  

• Will I need special identification to enter casinos in Monte Carlo?

  Generally, you will need to provide a passport when entering any European Casino.
  
  

• What logos am I allowed to wear?

  The European Poker Tour has strict rules on the wearing of branded logos by players at EPT events. Please click here for the Rules and Regulations page.
  
  

• Will I appear on television?

  The entire five-day EPT Grand Final will be televised, including a featured 'show' table, for future broadcast on Eurosport and other satellite and terrestrial TV channels throughout the world. Click here for full details. All EPT contestants are obliged to sign a TV waiver form before play commences. Any player who does not sign the TV waiver will not be allowed to participate in the tournament.