Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When and where is the ECOSTT taking place?
Q. What is the structure for the ECOSTT event?
Q. What poker game will be played at ECOSTT?
Q. What is the buy–in for ECOSTT?
Q. What if my account isn't credited with the travel/transfers/spending money
Q. How old do I have to be to take part?
Q. How can I enter the ECOSTT?
Q. What happens if I win a seat in an online satellite?
Q. How does the package price breakdown?
Q. Can I buy an additional package for a friend?
Q. How much travel and spending money will I receive?
Q. When should I aim to arrive at the Tournament location?
Q. Which is the nearest airport to the Tournament?
Q. Will someone book my flights?
Q. Is my food included in the price of the trip?
Q. What if I can't play in the Tournament and want to sell the package?
Q. What if I want to transfer the package to a friend?
Q. Do I need a passport to attend the event in Gibraltar?
Q. Do I need a Visa to attend?
Q. How will I be paid if I win any prizes?
Q. I have won a prize package (including seat, hotel and spending money) – can I bring a guest?
Q. I have won a prize package – do I have hotel accommodation?
Q. What clothes should I bring?
Q. What currency is going to be used?
Q. Will I need special identification to enter casinos in Europe?
Q. What logos am I allowed to wear?
Q. Will I appear on television?
A. The European Championships of Single Table Tournaments was launched in Tallinn, Estonia, in July 2009. The event is being repeated in Gibraltar due to player demand. It is a Championship based on the overall results of 4 rounds of STTs. The 18 players who finish with the highest scores after 4 rounds will compete in the grand final.
Q. When and where is the ECOSTT taking place?
A. It is taking place from 18 to 21 November 2010 at the Gala Casino, Leisure Island, Ocean Village Marina, Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance to the Mediterranean, and is connected to Spain. It is easily accessible by land, air and sea.
Q. What is the structure for the ECOSTT event?
A. Click here for the Tournament Structures.
Q. What poker game will be played at ECOSTT?
A. The poker tournaments will be No Limit Texas Hold'em. The Survivor Elimination Poker Tournament will have its own structure.
Q. What is the buy–in for ECOSTT?
A. The buy–in for ECOSTT is €2,200. The buy–in for the NL Hold'em side event is €550. The buy–in for the Survivor Elimination Poker Tournament is €110.
Q. What if my account isn't credited with the travel/transfers/spending money?
A. Please allow up to 5 working days for your poker account to be credited. If you do not receive the funds, please contact the help desk of your poker site.
Q. How old do I have to be to take part?
A. The minimum age to play is 18 years old. This is the rule of the Gala Casino in Gibraltar.
Q. How can I enter the ECOSTT?
A. Microgaming Poker Network will be running a series of online satellites to win packages to this event. You can also buy–in directly to the event online. You will not be able to buy–in directly at the Casino.
Q. What happens if I win a seat in an online satellite?
A. You will receive an email from the ECOSTT team congratulating you on your package win and giving you details of the package. You will need to supply some basic information – your name, address, date of birth etc. The ECOSTT team will email you to answer all of your questions.
Q. How does the package price breakdown?
A. The package price breaks down into monies for travel, transfers, and spending, hotel accommodation including breakfast, dinners, and tournament buy–ins.
Q. Can I buy an additional package for a friend?
A. You can buy–in directly to the event online. You may also bring a guest to stay at the hotel.
Q. How much travel and spending money will I receive?
A. The €750 spending money (which will be credited to your account) is for your flights, transfers, other expenses and spending money to use as you wish. Please note: the currency in Gibraltar is Pound Sterling with notes issued by the Government of Gibraltar. Bank of England notes and coins can be used in Gibraltar.
Q. When should I aim to arrive at the Tournament location?
A. Your hotel room will be available from 14:00pm on Thursday 18 November. We recommend that you arrive early afternoon so you have some to rest and recover from the travelling, and in case there are any delays to your travel.
Q. Which is the nearest airport to the Tournament?
A. This is Gibraltar Airport – which is around 1 km from O'Callaghan Eliott Hotel on Main Street in Gibraltar. The taxi cost is approximately £5.00.
Q. Will someone book my flights?
A. No. Your account will be credited with €750 to cover your flights, transfers, and spending money. You must book the flights. We will give you advice on booking transfers.
Q. Is my food included in the price of the trip?
A. A breakfast buffet is included as part of your hotel package. A casino buffet will also be provided on each evening. You will need to buy lunches, snacks and any other food.
Q. What if I can't play in the Tournament and want to sell the package?
A. You have entered the online satellite final on the basis that you would like to win a package to the tournament. Your package is non–transferable. You must contact the help desk of your poker site if you have a problem with this.
Q. What if I want to transfer the package to a friend?
A. The packages are non–transferable.
A. It is being organised by the Microgaming Poker Network. Click here for details.
Q. Do I need a passport to attend the event in Gibraltar?
A. Yes. All players travelling abroad will need a passport or photo ID – and you will need to present your passport/photo ID at the casino for entry/registration.
Q. Do I need a Visa to attend?
A. EU and UK nationals do not need a visa to visit Gibraltar. For other countries, please contact the Gibraltar Immigration Department on +350 200 571525.
Q. How will I be paid if I win any prizes?
A. Any prize money will be credited to your players' account in Euros after the event has been concluded. All prizes will be paid in Euros even though the ECOSTT is being held in Gibraltar, which is Pound Sterling currency.
Q. I have won a prize package (including seat, hotel and spending money) – can I bring a guest?
A. Yes. Your prize package includes a double or twin room where your guest may sleep at no extra cost. However, all other costs incurred by your guest, such as meals etc, will not be covered in your prize package.
Q. I have won a prize package – do I have hotel accommodation?
A. Yes. Your hotel room will be booked in your name from Thursday 18 November 2010, with departure on Monday 22 November 2010.
Q. What clothes should I bring?
A. This is what you are not allowed to wear – no vests, no shorts, no ripped jeans in the Casino. You can wear hoodies, jeans, trainers/sneakers, sunglasses etc.
Q. What currency is going to be used?
A. The Euro (€) is the main currency for the event. Your account will be credited in Euros. If you wish to play cash games at the Casino, Euros and £s are accepted.
Q. Will I need special identification to enter casinos in Europe?
A. Yes. You will need to present your passport or photo ID.
Q. What logos am I allowed to wear?
A. Any logos relating to poker must be branded by Microgaming Poker Network operators only. You are not allowed to wear any branded clothing from any skin outside the Microgaming Poker Network.
Q. Will I appear on television?
A. No. This event is not being televised. But we may like to interview you and use your photo on the www.ecostt.eu website. Please be prepared to have your photo taken while you are playing.
GALA Casino, Gibraltar – http://www.thegibraltarcasino.com
Location: Gala Casino Gibraltar, Leisure Island, Ocean Village Marina, Gibraltar.
Tel: 00 350 200 76666
Opening hours: 12:00noon to 05:00am
Games: Poker, Casino, Slots, Bingo, Sports Betting.
Dress code: No sportswear, shorts or ripped jeans. Sneaker/trainers are accepted. Poker players may wear sunglasses and caps only inside tournament area, not in the main casino.
Minimum age: 18
Casino Regulations: Everyone entering the casino area must be registered and is obliged to show a passport or a valid ID with photo.
Smoking: Smoking allowed in the casino and bingo zones.