As Thomas Kremser ushers the players into their seats so he can get the tournament started we have spotted some well known poker players from all over the world.
Australians Mel Judah and Tino Lechich are here. Steve Zolotow is among the Americans who have made the trip and from the UK there is strong contenders such as Julian Thew, Joe Grech, Steve Jelinek, Nick Gibson and Graham Clarkson in attendance.
Making the trip across the border from France today are Nicholas Levi, Anthony Roux and Guilluame de la Gorce.