Seat 8. Costantino Russo, 27, Italy �C 2,565,000
Russo, who hails from Naples, has been playing poker for the last five years with good results, including a final table at a tournament in Saint Vincent, as well as a positive performance in high stakes cash games. Russo might not be that well-known in Europe but he says he has been improving his game and he is now considered ��someone to watch�� on the Italian circuit. Russo just recently graduated in Economics from one of the most prestigious universities in Italy, the ��Bocconi�� in Milan. He��s now a pro player and, as well as poker, he is also keen on chess and backgammon. He��s planning to use his next poker winning to increase his bankroll and book a fantastic holiday.