Defending Champion Will Kassouf Enters

Last year, none other than Britain's motormouth Will Kassouf emerged victorious in the €10,300 High Roller. It was a controversial ending, with Kassouf getting the official win, subsequent trophy and €532,500 despite a severe chip disadvantage, while runner-up Patrick Serda won €719,000 for his "second-place" finish.

"“I was more interested in the title and the trophy, from a business point of view,” Kassouf told PokerNews in an interview last week. “It made sense for endorsements and sponsorship deals, et cetera with the year I had to take a trophy to wrap up the year.” The interview gives a great peek into the mind of the outspoken Brit, who's a firm believer poker needs characters in the game.

Like everyone else, Kassouf will start with 50,000 in chips and eyes will be on him if he can make another deep run.