Party Time
While the last couple of levels of the $25,500 MILLIONS World Day 1a are being contested, there's a much more relaxed atmosphere going on about a football field away. The opening party commenced at 7 p.m. local time and around 100 partygoers are enjoying food, drinks, music and a lovely night in The Bahamas.
There are certainly enough accomplished poker players out there that Day 1b should be a well-contested event. Legends of the game like Antanas "Tony G" Guoga are out there, joined by partypoker Ambassadors Mike Sexton, Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier and Marcel Luske. Plus, of course, there are tons of the best players in the world, crushers like Adrian Mateos and Kenny Hallaert.
Sexton briefly took the microphone to welcome everyone and wish them good fortune over the coming days.
"Obviously, there's money to be made by somebody," he said. "Good luck everybody. Thank you for being here. We appreciate your support, and good luck."