Casino Barcelona, at Calla Marina 19-21, is at the foot of the Frank Gehry-designed twin towers in the centre of Port Olimpic and just in front of the presitigious five-star Hotel Arts.

Casino dress code: smart casual (no shorts, sandals, sportswear or beach clothes, ripped jeans).
Minimum age: 18 years+.
Other information: You must bring your passport in order to gain access to the casino.

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THE TOURNAMENT:

HOW TO ENTER

The easiest way to get your buy-in for the tournament is to qualify online with PokerStars. The deadline for wire transfer payments has now passed. Please click here for full details - satellites end on August 18, 2007.

For more information on direct buy-ins at the casino, please e-mail Sylvie Bélanger.

W$ Buy-In Information
Depending on availability, 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 (typically two Saturdays before the event) and whilst PokerStars still has seats to sell. To avoid disappointment, please notify PokerStars as soon as possible if you want to buy-in directly. 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.

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.

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SCHEDULE:

** EPT tournament is capped at 600 players - to be divided between DAY 1A and DAY 1B.

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

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TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE:

All EPT Season 4 events, except for the EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final, now have the same stucture. Please click EPT Structure for details. For Monte Carlo, please click here.

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BARCELONA
With a population of 1.5 million, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of the semi-autonomous region of Catalunya. Its prime location on the shores of the Mediterranean, its historical medieval centre and stunning Modernista architecture, its lively bars and restaurants, cosmopolitan atmosphere, acclaimed cuisine and superb shopping have turned it into one of the most popular destinations in Europe.

Useful Information

Official languages: Catalan is the official language in Barcelona but all Catalans also speak Spanish (Castellano) and English is widely spoken.

Currency: the Euro (1 euro = $1.18 approx).

Banks: Most banks have an exchange counter and are open from 8am - 2pm; Mondays to Saturdays. Automatic cash dispensers (ATMs) are widespread throughout the city. Some hotels will also exchange money (at rates generally higher than banks).

International dialing codes: +34 (the USA is +1)

Time: Spain is in the Central European Time zone. All tournament times are local.

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HOW TO GET THERE:

AIR: El Prat International Airport serves many national airlines as well as numerous budget airlines flying in from a wealth of European cities including Easyjet, Spanair, Air Europa, Vueling and Clickair.

TAXI: Licensed taxis (black and yellow) are plentiful outside the airport terminals and cost approximately €15-20 for a 20-minute ride into the city centre.

BUSES AND TRAINS: A regular bus service runs into the centre. It costs €3.75 and takes about 30 minutes. There are stops outside each terminal. A regular train service runs into the city centre from El Prat train station (reached via a covered walkway on the first floor of Terminal B). It takes 30 minutes and costs €2.40.

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ACCOMMODATION:

All PokerStars qualifiers will have rooms reserved at the new 5-star Hotel AB Skipper right in the heart of Port Olímpic and just one minute from the beach and Casino Barcelona.

LoveBarcelona.com also have a special deal for the Hotel AB Skipper. Please contact Begoqa Lorenzo on the following contact details: info@lovebarcelona.com or 0034 93 352 1010.

Casino Barcelona has an agreement with the following travel agency for special rates during the EPT: Barcelobusiness.com


Hotel AB Skipper
Hotel AB Skipper
Av. del Litoral, 10
08005 Barcelona - SPAIN
Tel: +34 93 221 65 65
Fax: +34 93 221 36 00
E-mail: skipper@hotelabskipper.com


Other Barcelona hotels




Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Passeig del Taulat 262-264
Barcelona
Spain 08019
Tel: +34-93-507 0707
Fax: +34-93-507 0700
E-mail: res.diagonalmar@hilton.com

With spectacular views over the Mediterranean and the city, The Hilton Diagonal Mar Hotel is just five minutes' drive from the Gran Casino Barcelona.




Hotel Arts Barcelona
Marina 19-21
Barcelona, 08005
Spain
Phone: +34 93 221 10 00
Fax: +34 93 221 10 70
E-mail: rc.bcnrz.reservations@ritzcarlton.com

On the shores of the Mediterranean and overlooking Port Olimpic, the striking contemporary hotel enjoys a spectacular beachfront location near Barcelona's finest shops and restaurants. The graceful silhouette of Hotel Arts Barcelona offers guests spectacular views over the city and sea.



The Barcelona Princess Hotel
Avenida Diagonal, 1
Barcelona
Tel: +34 933 56 10 00
E-mail: bcn.reservas@princess-hotels.com

The Barcelona Princess Hotel, located close to the seafront next to the "Diagonal Mar" shopping mall (full of bars, entertainment and shops), is at the eastern end of Barcelona's main 'Diagonal" avenue. The hotel is a 30 minute taxi ride from the airport.

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