Seat 1 -- Philip Sternheimer (938,000)
Born in Saarlouis and currently living in London / UK, Philip Sternheimer is the chip leader going into the final table. The 35 year old businessman has several cashes to his name and is no stranger to high roller events either after competing in the EPT Super High Roller at the start of Season 10 in Barcelona.
At the €25,500 EPT9 Grand Final in Monte Carlo, Sternheimer finished 14th for €69,900. His biggest cash dates from September 2012 when he won the €25,000 High Roller of the Partouche Poker Tour Grand Final in Cannes for €115,000.