Unibet Open Paris 2012

What could be lovelier than springtime in Paris? The Unibet Open coming to Paris, is what! We are offering you a chance to fall in love with poker all over again in the City of Romance from May 3rd-6th as the Unibet Open lands in France. It’s going to be magnifique!

Our first ever French outing will introduce the legendary Unibet spirit to a country already renowned for its joie de vivre – with poker and partying a-plenty, Paris is the place to be this May.

Our venue for the week will be the newly opened Cercle Cadet Poker Room, right in the bustling heart of this beautiful capital city. Hosting 20 tables and offering a variety of cash games and tournaments in addition to the Main Event, the Cercle Cadet is the ideal venue for playing poker in central Paris – c’est tres jolie!

Our players’ home for the week will be the luxurious 4* Hotel Concorde La Fayette, nestled between the business district of La Defense and the shopping district of the Triangle d’Or, close to the Champs Elysees. One of the largest hotels in Paris, the Hotel Concorde La Fayette offers spectacular views across Paris and every amenity a poker player could possibly want, including a private health club and the exclusive “La Vue” bar 33 floors above the city. Perfectly located for sightseeing, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay are all within easy walking distance.

Qualifiers will be running from late February on Unibet – click here for all the details. Vive la France!

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• Tournament Schedule

  DAY 1A Thursday, 03 May 2012	DAY 1B Friday, 04 May 2012	DAY 2 Saturday, 05 May 2012	FINAL DAY Sunday, 06 May 2012
  UNIBET OPEN MAIN EVENT
  Registration Opens 11:00 local time Tournament Start 12:00 local time	Registration Opens 11:00 local time Tournament Start 12:00 local time	Tournament Start 12:00 local time	Tournament Start 12:00 local time
  UNIBET OPEN SIDE EVENTS

  Unibet reserves the right to change the schedule.

• Casino & Hotel

  

  Casino

  Cercle Cadet Poker Room

  14 Rue Cadet 75009,
  Paris, France

  Website: Click Here
  Tel: + 33 1 40 22 60 80

  Casino Information
  €30 poker room membership fee.

  Restrictions
  Valid ID showing that you are 18 years or over is required for entry (e.g. passport or picture ID).

  Dress Code
  There is no specific dress code, but the casino reserves the right to refuse entrance to players that are not dressed properly i.e. in shorts, vests, flip-flops, sleeveless shirts or ripped clothing

  

  Hotel

  Hotel Concorde La Fayette

  3 Place du Général Koening,
  75850, Paris, Cedex 17, France

  Website: Click Here
  Tel: +33 (0)1 40 68 50 50

• Unibet Parties

  

  Welcome Drinks

  Thursday 3rd May 2012, Start: 22:00

  Blue Bar @ Hotel Concorde La Fayette

  3 Place du Général Koening,
  75850, Paris, Cedex 17, France

  Website: Click Here

  

  Players Party

  Friday 4th May 2012, Start: 23:30

  Showcase

  Port des Champs Elysées
  75008 Paris

  Website: Click Here

• Good to Know

  GETTING THERE

  By Air - There are direct flights to Paris Airports from all major European cities operated by all major airlines. In addition, the following low-cost companies fly into Paris daily: Easyjet and Ryanair. Paris has two major international airports: Aéroport d'Orly, 14km (8 2/3 miles) south of the city, and Aéroport Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, 22km (14 miles) northeast. A shuttle makes the 50/75min. journey between the two airports about every 30 minutes and costs €16. A ride from the airport into the city should take approximately 40 minutes and cost around €45 depending on traffic. More info in http://www.paris.com/tourism/getting_there/flying_to_paris

  By Train - f you are traveling to Paris from within continental Europe or from the U.K., taking a train can be a great alternative to flying. The Eurostar bullet train connects London St. Pancras station to Paris-Gare du Nord in only 2 hours and 15 minutes. There are a number of daily connections to Paris from major European cities – see http://www.eurostar.com/dynamic/index.jsp for details. A ride from Paris-Gare du Nord to the hotel should take approximately 18 minutes and cost around €14 depending on traffic.

  By Coach - Eurolines operate a modern luxury coach network covering the major european cities. Prices which include sea crossings and road tolls start from €49 return to Paris when booked in advance. There are coaches to Paris from many European destinations; see http://www.eurolines.co.uk/ for more information. Up to 10 daily services run from Victoria coach station in London to their dedicated terminal at Gallieni in the east of Paris. Most coaches will terminate at that terminal which is within a 18 minute taxi ride from the hotel and from the tournament venue.

  By Car - The major highways into Paris are A1 from the north (Great Britain and Benelux); A13 from Rouen, Normandy, and other points northwest; A10 from Bordeaux, the Pyrénées, the southwest, and Spain; A6 and A7 from the French Alps, the Riviera, and Italy; and A4 from eastern France, Metz, Nancy, and Strasbourg. A péage (toll) must be paid on most expressways outside Ile-de-France: the rate varies but can be steep. Certain booths allow you to pay with a credit card. Driving in Paris is not recommended as parking is difficult and traffic dense. The motorway speed limit is 130kmph and the speed limit in urban areas is 50kmph. Paris is 459km from London, 501km from Amsterdam, 1.051km from Berlin, 1.360km from Copenhagen and 1.602km from Warsaw.

• Table Blinds

  LEVEL	SMALL BLIND	BIG BLIND	ANTE
  1	25	50
  2	50	100
  3	75	150
  4	100	200
  5	150	300	25
  6	200	400	50
  7	300	600	75
  8	400	800	100
  9	500	1000	100
  10	600	1200	100
  11	800	1600	200
  12	1000	2000	200
  13	1200	2400	200
  14	1600	3200	300
  15	2000	4000	400
  16	3000	6000	500
  17	4000	8000	500
  18	5000	10000	1000
  19	6000	12000	1000
  20	8000	16000	1500
  21	10000	20000	2000
  22	12000	24000	3000
  23	16000	32000	3000
  24	20000	40000	4000
  25	30000	60000	5000
  26	40000	80000	5000
  27	50000	100000	10000
  28	60000	120000	10000
  29	80000	160000	15000
  30	100000	200000	20000

  BUY-IN: €1,650 / 6% gaming tax / 4% tournament fee + €30 membership
  STARTING CHIPS = 20,000

  All level last 60 min.
  After every second level – 15 min break.
  60 min dinner break after 4th round.

  The tournament director reserves the right to change the structure.