WELCOME PARTY
PokerStars is hosting a Welcome Party for the EPT Grand Final at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel from 8pm on April 11.

All EPT players and accredited media are invited. There will be free drinks, buffet, DJ and circus acts.

VENUE | HOW TO ENTER | FAQs | SCHEDULE | STRUCTURE
ABOUT MONTE CARLO | USEFUL INFO | HOW TO GET THERE | ACCOMMODATION | MAP

VENUE
Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
40 Avenue Princess Grace
Monte Carlo 98000
Monaco
Tel: +377 98 06 25 25
Fax: +377 98 06 26 26
E-mail: resort@sbm.mc


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HOW TO ENTER

The easiest way to enter the EPT Season 4 Grand Final in Monte Carlo is to qualify online with PokerStars. Satellites end March 29, 2008. Please click here for full details

DIRECT BUY-IN INFORMATION:

Then send an e-mail to registrations@pokerstars.com advising that the payment has been sent, including the following information:
- the Bank that the wire is coming from
- the person that the wire is coming from
- exactly what was specified in the "Reference" field of the wire
This will help us in locating your wire.

Once the payment has cleared, you will be allocated your first day of play, either Day 1A (April 12) or Day 1B (April 13). Payments must be received by close of business on Friday, April 4, 2008.

The only way to guarantee a seat and be allocated a first day of play is by pre-payment.

BANK DETAILS:
Account Name: Euro Poker Tour Ltd.
Bank Name: Bank of Scotland
Address: 600 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh
EHll 3XP
United Kingdom

IBAN NO: GB73 BOFS 1220 1028 7280 02
SWIFT BIC: BOFSGB21EUL

REF: EPTMC - "Players Name" or "Site Name + No of seats"

If you have any other queries regarding pre-payment, please e-mail registrations@pokerstars.com.

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SCHEDULE:

Please note, in the main event 4% is withheld as entry and 2% is withheld for tournament staff; in all other events, 3% is withheld for tournament staff. Registration for the Main Event closes on April 13 at the start of the tournament.

* 600 (400 Entry + 200 Tournament Staff)
** 3% of all tournaments (except EPT) witheld for tournament staff

REGISTRATION TIMES

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ABOUT MONACO AND MONTE CARLO

The Mediterranean Principality of Monaco is surrounded by France but is actually an independent country.

Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world, covering only two square miles and has been ruled for more than 700 years by the Grimaldi family. Its present ruler Prince Albert took over the throne in 2005 after the death of his father Prince Rainier. Prince Albert's mother was the glamorous American film star Grace Kelly who died in a car accident in 1982.

Monaco's beautiful scenery and warm, sunny climate has made it a popular tourist resort for several centuries. The nearest airport is Nice - Côte d`Azur International Airport located 13 miles (22 kms) away in France.

Monte Carlo, home of the famous Grand Prix motor race, is one of Monaco's four districts, and has been synonymous with glamour, elegance - and gambling - since the 1800s.

The glittering Monte Carlo Casino was built in the classic Belle Epoque style in 1861 in the reign of Charles III and is arguably the most famous casino in Europe.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Official language: French.

Currency: the Euro (1 euro = $1.40 approx).

Banks: Most banks have an exchange counter (open from 10am - 7pm; Mondays to Saturdays) and automatic cash dispensers (ATMs). Some hotels will also exchange money (at rates generally higher than banks).

International dialing codes: Monaco is +377; the USA is +1

Visas: the same requirements as for France. US citizens travelling on regular passports do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country for stays up to 90 days. Citizens from outside Europe and the US should consult a travel agent.

Time: Monaco (and France) are in the Central European Time zone. All tournament times are local.

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HOW TO GET THERE

BY AIR:

Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport is 15 miles from Monaco and the nearest airport, providing links with most major European cities. Some airlines also provide direct flights between US cities and Nice.


By Helicopter

Daily Heliair flights depart every 20 minutes between Nice Airport and Monaco. It's a highly scenic journey taking around seven minutes. The heliport's mini-van shuttle links the heliport to various hotels in Monaco. For further information or to make a reservation, visit the Heliair website www.heliairmonaco.com, call (+377) 92 05 00 50. The cost is around €75 one-way, per person



By Bus

There are regular daily bus connections from Terminals 1 and 2 every hour, from 9am - 9pm. The journey time takes approximately 45 minutes. The Fare is €13 one-way and the bus makes several stops in Monaco: Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel | Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hôtel (Get off at this stop for the Monte Carlo Bay Resort)| Hôtel Mirabeau | Monte Carlo Grand Hotel | Monaco Tourism Office | Pont Sainte-Devote | Moneghetti

For further information, visit the website Rapide Côte d'Azur (www.rca.tm.fr) or contact them by phone at +33 4 97 00 97 00

By Taxi

Journey time: approximately 35 minutes - Average rate: 70 €

By Train

All international trains stop at Monaco/Monte-Carlo Station located at Avenue Prince Pierre:
IC-The "Ligure" (Marseille-Milan);
The "Train Bleu" (Paris-Ventimiglia);
The "T.G.V." (Paris-Nice-Monaco).

For information on trains in Europe, dial 1-800-4-EURAIL or visit "Europe on Rails" website at www.europeonrail.com. You can also visit the website of French Railway Company SNCF at www.sncf.com (select France and type in "Monaco" when selecting the city).

By Car

The Principality is close to both France and Italy. Coming from Italy, take the "Monaco-Roquebrune" exit; from France, take the "56 Monaco" exit.

In addition, between Nice and Monaco, three major roads - called "Basse", "Moyenne", and "Grande" Corniche respectively - are particularly attractive scenic routes for tourists. ..

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ACCOMMODATION



The PokerStars.com European Poker Tour Grand Final is taking place at the Monte Carlo Bay Resort & Hotel.

	Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort 40 Avenue Princess Grace Monte Carlo Tel: +377 98 06 25 25 Fax: +377 98 06 26 26 E-mail: resort@sbm.mc With its azure lagoon and neo-classical architecture, the 334-room Monte Carlo Bay is a luxurious Eden featuring Mediterranean gardens, terraces, waterfalls and panoramic views of Monaco and the sea. The hotel also features an elegant indoor swimming pool and spa, with fitness centre and Turkish baths.
	Hotel Hermitage Square Beaumarchais Monte Carlo 98000 Monaco Tel: +377 92 16 25 25 Built overlooking the Mediterranean at the beginning of the 20th century, the spectacular, 280-room Hôtel Hermitage epitomises Monte Carlo's glamour and elegance - and is one of the most beautiful examples of the "Belle Epoque" style of architecture.
	Hotel de Paris Place du Casino 98000 Monte Carlo Tel: +377 92 16 25 25
	Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo 4 avenue de la Madone 98007 Monte-Carlo Tel : +377 93 15 15 35
	Monte Carlo Grand Hotel 12, Av. des Spelugues 98000 Monte Carlo Tel: +377 93 50 65 00
	Le Meridien Beach Plaza 22 Avenue Princesse Grace 98000 Monte Carlo Tel: +377 93 30 98 80
*** 3 Star Hotels
	Hotel Miramar 1, Avenue JF Kennedy 98000 Monte Carlo Tel: +377 93 30 86 48

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MAPS

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