For you an EPT festival might simply be concerning the poker, but when you're inclined to take a break from the action on the table, #StarsFun is back to provide quite a few action off it.

The new season begins within the usual way in Barcelona, with a festival bound to offer top level poker to each roughly bankroll. But just as before #StarsFun offers something for those rare trips out of the tournament rooms of Casino Barcelona, out into the summer sunshine.

Here's what's in store.

Open all day the player lounge is a spot to chill and unwind, whether that's during some downtime between events, or to shake off a foul beat. There you can find couches, armchairs, TVs and more. The easiest place to cool out or talk shop inside the festival.

The ever popular Player Party will kick off Season 13 in spectacular fashion on the popular Pacha nightclub, the Official Party Venue for EPT Barcelona. Bring your PSLive card to exploit special discounts within the festival.

Register on the EPT Travel desk to participate in a lot of water sports during EPT Barcelona. Make sure to bring a towel, sunscreen and suitable swimwear, and be on the EPT Travel desk HALF-HOUR previous to start time.

Back on dry land, players are invited to come back along and share their ideas with representatives from PokerStars on the Ideas Hub from August 22-25.

Topics to be discussed:

August 22: Poker, Casino & Sportsbook: Share your ideas for brand new games or featuresAugust 23: General ideas & Poker TravelAugust 24: Poker Travel - How would you enhance travel to PokerStars-sponsored events?August 25: VIP Store: How would you enhance the VIP Store?

Take on Table Tennis champion Darius Knight at his own game. The highest 5 scores will all receive a 'Baby Spade' prize, while the full high score also earns entry to the appropriate To Play charity event (more on that below).

€150 Buy-in, €50 Unlimited Rebuys.

A host of professionals are expected to turnout for what's always a fun and entertaining event, with top prizes on offer donated by EPT Travel. They include:

1st: Darius Knight signed Table Tennis Table + €1,000 in live tournament credits2nd: 'The Golden Age of Travel' for 2 people - explore the splendour of Britain's countryside by luxurious train travel.3rd: €550 in live event tournament credits4th: iPad5th: Two nights in a 4* Berlin hotel6th: €330 in live event tournament credits7th: iPhone8th: Dinner for two

Ever given any thought to working for the world's best dealer team? We're hosting Dealer Auditions at the final day at EPT Barcelona to those who meet set criteria. Email ept@pslive.com or visit the tips Desk on the event for more info.

Find out more at the #StarsFun homepage.

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Stephen Bartley is a staff writer for the PokerStars Blog. Follow him on Twitter: @StephenBartley.

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