The One Drop Extravaganza Monte-Carlo 2016 is officially the biggest live poker tournament buy-in in history at a million euro per entry with 10% going to OneDrop charity.
This year the event is not open to poker professionals and exclusively for rich businessmen although they are allow a pro to help coach them at the table.
For instance Guy Laliberté has hired the skills of last years runner-up Daniel Negreanu to coach him throughout the event.
The confirmed line-up has been kept a secret until now, although rumors and appearances of possible players are: Dan Shak, Paul Newey, Talal Shakerchi, Haralabos Voulgaris and Andrew Pantling.
There are also several possible poker coaches seen at Monte-Carlo today and the list includes: Scott Seiver, Daniel Negreanu, Vanessa Selbst, Liv Boeree, ElkY, Daniel Cates and Tom Marchese.