Seat 6: Luis Medina, 56, Lisbon/Portugal - 1,105,000
It may have seemed that Luis Medina's prime poker career had already passed, but the 56-year-old from Lisbon has proved wrong many by navigating his way to the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event final table. Medina, who's amassed just over $185,000 in live cashes, is now guaranteed to pick up the largest prize of his career.
While the last seven years saw Medina celebrate only a moderate success in small buy-in tournaments, he was able to outlast an incredibly talented field on the final few tables of this Main Event. Medina's previous best result dates back to 2012 when he topped a tournament in Estoril for €35,257.
Luis Medina's Main Event run:
| Day | Chip Count | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | 84,000 | 128 / 355 |
| Day 3 | 128,000 | 81 / 107 |
| Day 4 | 890,000 | 14. / 30 |
| Day 5 | 1,105,000 | 6 / 6 |