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PokerStars Macau - Important Information
Macau
Centuries ago, China gave the colony of Macau to the Portuguese in exchange for their help in ridding the area of pirates. In 1999, the colony was repatriated to China, becoming a Special Administrative Region (SAR), ending over 400 years of Portuguese administration. Today, operating under the Chinese “one country two systems” formula, Macau has been transformed into the “Las Vegas of the East”. Like Hong Kong, Macau has its own government, passports, visas, postal system and currency. The city’s atmosphere is a heady blend of colonial Europe, the Far East, and the glamour of the Sunset Strip.
Please note: There are special rules regarding the use of foreign currency in Macau. See the currency page for full details.
Macau is also the location of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour Macau event, September 1-9. Visit the Macau page for full details of how you can qualify.
Grand Waldo Hotel & Casino
The PokerStars Macau poker room is located in the luxurious Grand Waldo Casino in Cotai. The casino offers many different games, as well as bars, restaurants and musical entertainment.
We are pleased to announce that the Grand Waldo Hotel is offering a great deal for players wishing to stay at the resort during 2008. Please use code “Pokerstars Macau” when making a booking.
Room Rates (HKD):
| Room Category |
Weekdays (Sun to Fri) |
Weekends (Sat) | Special Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Room | HKD $740/night | HKD $1,160/night | HKD $1,420/night |
| Harbor View Room | HKD $920/night | HKD $1,320/night | HKD $1,620/night |
| Executive Room | HKD $1,120/night | HKD $1,520/night | HKD $1,820/night |
| Superior Suite | HKD $1,420/night | HKD $1,820/night | HKD $2,120/night |
All above rates are in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) and are inclusive of 10% service charge, 5% government tax, breakfast(s) & non-commissionable.
To find out more, visit the Grand Waldo Casino site.
Grand Waldo Spa
The Grand Waldo complex also includes a spa, offering massage, hydrotherapy, sauna room,sleeping facilities and much more. To celebrate the opening of PokerStars Macau, we are giving our players a fantastic special offer. For just HKD $188, you can enjoy unlimited entry to everything the spa has to offer, for up to 12 hours. It’s the perfect way to relax after a session at the tables! To find out more about the facilities on offer, visit the Grand Waldo Spa site.
PokerStars is the official sponsor of the European Poker Tour, Asia Pacific Poker Tour and the Latin American Poker Tour. For more information on EPT, APPT and LAPT events, visit www.europeanpokertour.com, www.appt.com and www.lapt.com.
