EPT GRAND FINAL - USEFUL INFORMATION

The European Poker Tour Monte Carlo Grand Final is a €10,000 buy-in, No Limit Texas Hold'em tournament being held at the Monte Carlo Sporting (see map), part of the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort complex, from March 28-April 1, 2006

EPT Grand Final Welcome Party

All PokerStars qualifiers and their guests are invited to attend the PokerStars Welcome Party, which is being held at Jimmyz - Monte Carlo's hottest nightclub, adjacent to the tournament venue. The party starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2006. Accredited members of the media are also very welcome to join us.

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ACCOMMODATION



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

If you wish to stay at the Monte Carlo Bay Resort, we are pleased to have secured a special rate of €220 per night. This is for a double room including breakfast.

Please contact the Hotel directly and specify that you are booking for the European Poker Tour.

Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Tel: (377) 98 06 25 25
Fax: (377) 98 06 26 26
email: resort@sbm.mc

An azure blue lagoon neo-classical architecture featuring arcades and colonnades, 334 rooms, suites and duplex apartments offering a panoramic view of Monaco or the sea. Waterfalls, Mediterranean gardens, terraces and a solarium, welcome to the new Eden of pleasure and health. Spacious rooms and terraces; 484 sq. ft. of privacy and comfort, space and light decorated with pale marble and exotic woods. For relaxation, an indoor swimming pool covered with a monumental glass dome opens out onto the spa boasting 12 treatment booths, a fitness club and sumptuous 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.

Now listed as a historic monument, the Hermitage - where many PokerStars qualifiers will be staying during the EPT Grand Final - is a favorite with the rich and glitzy who flock to Monte Carlo every year. The hotel's highlights include the beautiful Salle Belle Epoque ballroom and the winter garden which is topped with a spectacular glass and steel dome built by Gustave Eiffel, designer of Paris's most famous landmark.

Hotel Mirabeau
1 Avenue Princesse Grace
98000 Monte Carlo
Tel: +377 92 16 25 25

Hotel de Paris
Place du Casino
98000 Monte Carlo
Tel:+377 92 16 25 25

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

HOW TO GET THERE

By Airplane

The Nice Côte d'Azur Int'l Airport, 15 miles from Monaco, links the Principality with all the major cities of the world in the shortest possible time.
*direct flight between New York and Nice on Delta Air Lines

Major Airlines Flying to Nice Côte d'Azur Int'l Airport

Aer Lingus - www.aerlingus.com
Germanwings - www.germanwings.com
Aeroflot - www.aeroflot.com
KLM Royal Dutch - www.klm.com
Air France - www.airfrance.com
Lufthansa - www.lufthansa.com
Alitalia - www.altalia.com
Royal Air Maroc - www.royalairmaroc.com
Austrian Airlines - www.aua.com
Saudi Arabian Airline - www.saudiairlines.com
British Airways - www.britishairways.com
Scandinavian Airline - www.scandinavian.net
Swiss - www.swiss.com
Easy Jet - www.easyjet.com
Tunisair - www.tunisair.com
Emirates - www.emirates.com
Turkish Airlines - www.turkishairlines.com
Finnair - www.finnair.com
Virgin Atlantic - www.virgin-atlantic.com
Iberia - www.iberia.com


By Helicopter

Daily flights depart every 20 minutes between Nice Côte d'Azur Int'l Airport and the Principality of Monaco. The heliport's mini-van shuttle links the heliport to the hotels in the Principality.

For further information or to make a reservation, visit the website www.heliairmonaco.com, call (+377) 92 05 00 50 or fax (+377) 92 05 00 51.

Flight time: approximately 7 minutes Average rate: 75 € one-way, per person

By Bus

Regular daily connections by highway: Departure from terminal 1 and 2 every hour, from 9:00AM to 9:00PM.
Journey time: approximately 45 minutes
Fare is 13 € for one-way, 21.5 € roundtrip

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 linked to France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and even Great Britain by the network of European highways (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. To plan your trip and get details about your itinerary, visit the ITI website at www.maporama.com.

Useful Information

Official language: French.

Currency: the Euro (1 euro = $1.18 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: All tournament times are Central European Time which is GMT+1. So, for example, 2pm (14.00) on the USA Eastern Seaboard is 8pm (20.00 )in Monaco. 2pm (14.00) on the USA Pacific Seaboard, this is 10pm (22.00) in Monaco.

About Monaco
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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