The poker greats vied for a shot at becoming overnight millionaires at the Monte Carlo Millions, after playing an intense tournament. The buy-in $25,000 event started at 12 pm, with each player having $50,000 in chips. As of now, the international field starts with 60 of the world’s most renowned poker players and skilled amateurs.  The prize money is the largest ever in a European poker tournament.

Players are from more than 20 different nations and they’re contending for the championship title.  A person could track his favourite player.  At the end of day one, current chip leader, Marc Goodwin won a stack of $231,700.  Through satellites, five of the top 20 chip leaders went to the Monte Carlo Millions.  Jani Sointula, the defending champion remained strongly in the tournament with $104,300 in chips. Juha Helppi had to exit on the first day. He came second last year.  Phil Hellmuth made a great comeback after a 10-minute bad beat tirade.  He came back from a low of $16,000 to $94,000 in chips. He finished on 27th place. 

Patrick Bruel, Jennifer Tilly, and Michael Greco are all headed for the Monte Carlo Gold tournament slated to be held on November 22. The Monte Carlo Gold tournament would be held for all players who don’t reach the final table. The players would compete for $250,000 in prize money this year. The winner of the Monte Carlo Gold would get prize money of $1000,000. The lucky winner will have a second chance to get $1 million first prize.