Team Pokerstars Pro Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier has won the 5th PokerStars Caribbean Adventure- and a record first prize of $2 million - after besting a field of 1,136 players in the biggest televised poker tournament outside of the World Series of Poker.
Players at the tournament included 20 Team PokerStars Pros and 650 players who won their seats online with PokerStars. ElkY has now won a total of €1,757,347 at EPTs including 2nd place in EPT Season 3 Copenhagen - and is the clear leader of the EPT Tournament Leader Board with 2935 points.
For full results, click EPT PCA
Position | Name | PS Status | Country | € |
1 | Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier | Team PokerStars Pro | France | 2,000,000 |
2 | Hafiz Khan | PokerStars qualifiers | United States | 1,094,976 |
3 | Kris Kuykendall | PokerStars qualifiers | United States | 800,000 |
4 | David Pham | PokerStars qualifiers | United States | 600,000 |
5 | Craig Hopkins | PokerStars qualifiers | United Kingdom | 450,000 |
6 | Joseph Elpayaa | PokerStars qualifiers | United States | 300,000 |
7 | Christian Harder | PokerStars qualifiers | United States | 200,000 |
8 | Richard Fohrenbach | PokerStars qualifiers | United States | 150,000 |
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VENUE:
Atlantis Resort & Casino
Paradise Island
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 888 528 7155
Email: reservations@atlantis.com
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TOURNAMENT:
HOW TO ENTER
IN PERSON:
Players can pay cash (US dollars only) in person up until cards are in the air on the day of the second flight, depending on availability.
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THE BAHAMAS
Lying some 60 miles off the coast of South Florida and stretching as far south as Cuba, the Bahamas covers an area of more than 5,000 square miles and comprises more than 700 islands, most of which are totally uninhabited. Set in beautiful, crystal clear azure waters, these semi-tropical islands share a rich history and culture and were originally known by the Spanish name “Baja Mar”, meaning shallow waters or sea. It was in the Bahamas that Christopher Columbus first landed in the New World in 1492. English settlers arrived 150 years later and the Bahamas became a British colony in 1718. In 1973, the country gained full independence but it remains a member of the British Commonwealth and English is the official language.
Paradise Island, connected by bridge to the central Bahamian island of New Providence (where the capital Nassau is located), is home to one of the most exciting and glamorous resort hotels in the world. The Atlantis boasts the Caribbean's largest casino, a $15 million marina, lagoons, water park, restaurants, shops and bars.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Official language: English
Currency: the Bahamian Dollar (equivalent to US $)
Banks: Banking hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Automatic Bank Machines (ATMs) are located at both Paradise Island and Cable Beach casinos, Rawson Square and major banks.
International dialing codes: + 1 242
Visas: EU and American citizens do not need a visa to visit the Bahamas but all travelers, including U.S. citizens need to have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements. Citizens from other countries should consult their travel agent.
Time: Eastern Standard Time (EST). All tournament times are local.
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GETTING TO THE BAHAMAS:
BY AIR: There are direct flights to Nassau International Airport from several US cities, as well as London, Toronto and Montreal. Indirect flights change at Miami or Newark.
Nassau International Airport (NAS) is around 15 miles from the Atlantis Resort & Casino. The journey takes some 30 minutes by car/taxi and costs $27.
Getting around:
Getting around Nassau / Paradise Island is very easy. Metered taxis are located outside the hotels and may also be hired by the hour. Water taxis operate frequently between Nassau and Paradise Island. Buses run from the hotels to downtown Nassau several times a day. Cars and mopeds are available for rental. Please note that Bahamians drive on the left side of the road.
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ACCOMMODATION:
Atlantis Resort & Casino
Paradise Island
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 888 528 7155
Email: reservations@atlantis.com
Best Western Bay View Suites
Bayview Drive
Paradise Island
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 363 2555
Email: bayview@batelnet.bs
Comfort Suites
Paradise Island Drive
Paradise Island
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 363 3680
Email: hotelhelp@choicehotels.com
One & Only Ocean Club
Paradise Island
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 321 3000
Email: reservations@oneandonlyresorts.com
Paradise Island Beach Club
Paradise Island
Nassau
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 363 2523
Email: pibcreservations@vip-bahamas.com
Paradise Harbour Club & Marina
Paradise Island
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 363 2992
Email: phc@coralwave.com
Hotel Riu
6307 Paradise Island
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 363 3500
Email: hotel.paradiseisland@riu.com
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