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EPT GRAND FINAL - FAQs

FAQs

When and where will the Monte Carlo EPT Grand Final event be held?

The Monte Carlo EPT Grand Final will start at 2pm on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 in the Salles des Palmiers at the Monte Carlo Sporting (see map), part of the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort.

The field of players at the EPT Grand Final, including PokerStars qualifiers, will be randomly divided between those taking part on Day 1a and those playing on Day 1b. The draw to allocate flights for PokerStars qualifiers will be made Monday, February 27 and you can find out which day you will be playing by checking the PokerStars.com tourney lobby.

The schedule for the main event is as follows (subject to change at any time at the tournament director's discretion). For a full list of events, please see the EPT Grand Final Schedule & Structure page:

March 7	2PM -- EPT Grand Final Day 1A
March 8	2PM -- EPT Grand Final Day 1B
March 9	2PM -- EPT Grand Final Day 2
March 10	2PM -- EPT Grand Final Day 3
March 11	5pm -- EPT Grand Final -- Final Table

Where and when will registration take place?
Registration will take place just outside the Salles des Palmiers tournament room at the following times:
- Monday, March 6: 9pm-1am
- Tuesday, March 7: 11am-2pm
- Wednesday, March 8: 11am-2pm
  (pre-registered players can register on March 8; all others must register before the tournament starts at 2pm on March 7)
Is there a players' dinner buffet?

A players' dinner buffet will be available every evening (March 7-11) in the Salle America in the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. PokerStars qualifiers will be given tickets as part of their prize package. All other players and all guests (including qualifiers' guests) will need to purchase tickets. These cost €45 and will be on sale from the Welcome Desk outside the tournament room which will be manned each day from 1pm to midnight.
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 and email us your flight details. You will receive confirmation regarding your hotel accommodation shortly. You will be able to check in to your hotel from 3pm on March 6. 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 Salle des Palmiers 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 t-shirts, no sneakers, no jeans and a shirt with a collar). Some restaurants even insist on ties for male guests. Also, it won't 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=€0.84. The sterling/euro exchange rate is approximately £1 = €1.45 - 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.
Will I need special identification to enter casinos in Monte Carlo?
Generally, you will need to provide a passport when entering any European Casino.
When chances to qualify online have finished after February 26, can I still buy a seat for the €10,000 EPT Grand Final?
You can buy-in using the online form up until noon GMT on February 28. You can also pay in cash (euros only) in Monte Carlo before the tournament begins, provided there is sufficient capacity. However the number of players is being capped at 450 so we strongly advise all players to secure a seat in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note you can only pay in euros for additional tournaments and Sit & Gos.
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 four-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.

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