EUROPEAN POKER TOUR
CLIENT / SECTOR:
PokerStars / Poker
MARKET:
International
TYPE OF EVENT:
Tournaments
PACKAGE :
360 people accommodated - 12 days / 11 nights
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Poker players
CONTEXT:
Every year, the European Poker Tour, organised by PokerStars, thrills international poker players at a series of tournaments held across Europe. Since 2004, Monaco has unquestionably been THE event on the calendar, considered one of the most prestigious in the world.
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Challenge
Continue to welcome a very large number of players in a secure setting while offering a memorable experience to participants.
NEEDS | BENEFITS |
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NEEDS A space entirely dedicated to this large-scale event, able to accommodate up to 700 people a day. This year, there were 2,133 individual players from 74 different countries and a total of 12,087 tournament entries. | BENEFITS Complete privatisation of the Sporting Monte-Carlo’s event spaces, including the Salle des Étoiles and the Salle des Palmiers to host a television set and tournaments, as well as all the smaller meeting rooms intended for press, discussions and catering. |
NEEDS Broadcast the event via streaming and live streaming | BENEFITS Set-up of a large-scale system specifically for the event, including 80 Wi-Fi terminals capable of handling more than 1,000 connections a day |
NEEDS Ensure a high level of security for players throughout the event | BENEFITS In addition to Monaco being one of the safest destinations in the world, a major security system will be put in place within the event areas, including metal detectors, cameras and security guards. |
NEEDS Accommodation for participants in a hotel in the immediate vicinity of the tournament venue | BENEFITS Accommodation for 360 people in the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, located in the immediate vicinity of Sporting Monte-Carlo |
NEEDS Organise a special tournament for VIPs | BENEFITS Use of the America private room within the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort available, including a dedicated on-site catering service. |
NEEDS Bring together the tournament’s 250 qualified players for an exceptional evening event | BENEFITS Cocktail reception held in the Mediterranean garden of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, with a DJ, performers and the PokerStars logo projected on the hotel’s façade. |
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Testimonial
We are delighted to be working with our long-standing partner the Monte-Carlo Bay & Resort to organise the European Poker Tour. The hotel’s excellent facilities and professional staff have enabled us to put on a high-quality event. We would highly recommend this hotel to all organisers of large-scale events