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As always on the European Poker Tour (EPT), there’s plenty of things to do away from the poker tables in Monte Carlo.

On Monday, the exclusive Blue Gin bar at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel hosted the Welcome Drinks, while the Players Lounge at Club Sporting has been running games all week on the sidelines of the poker action.

Here’s a selection of images to give a taste of the atmosphere.

WELCOME DRINKS

The Blue Gin bar belonged exclusively to PokerStars players and guests for the night

PokerStars Ambassador David Lappin was among those chewing the fat at the party

The terrace looks out across the Mediterranean and is the perfect place for a party

Entertainment came from a live band

Singers were on top form as the entertainment played into the night

GAMES NIGHT

Every night is games night in Club Sporting. There was a Formula 1 watchalong, games consoles available daily, and other games including chess, pick-up sticks and a card-matching game.

The card match game offered some decent prizes

PokerStars merch for the winners

Game do exist that don’t feature either cards or chips. In this case: sticks

And once again, it’s David Lappin in the middle of the action

Further reading

EPT information hub
Monte Carlo activities guide
Official EPT site
EPT photo gallery

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