GCPS Million Underway in Liechtenstein
The Grand Casino Liechtenstein, located in Gamprin-Bendern, is currently the focal point of European poker as it hosts the highly anticipated GCPS Million event. This tournament, a highlight of the Grand Casino Poker Series (GCPS), boasts a substantial guaranteed prize pool of 1,000,000 Swiss Francs (CHF). The festival commenced on November 5, 2025, and is set to conclude on November 17, 2025.
Tournament Structure and Key Details
The Main Event of the GCPS Million features a buy-in of 1,000 + 100 CHF, totaling 1,100 CHF. Players begin with a starting stack of 50,000 chips, and the tournament levels are structured to last between 30 and 40 minutes. The event allows for re-entries during its initial stages. A significant aspect of the tournament structure is that 12% of the total entrants will finish in the money (ITM) and advance to Day 2.
The GCPS Million is the pinnacle of the Grand Casino Poker Series, which has previously featured successful events like the GCPS Master with a 300,000 CHF guarantee in September and the GCPS Championship with a 500,000 CHF guarantee in October. The entire series collectively guarantees over 2,000,000 CHF in prize money.
Current Progress and Remaining Flights
As of November 13, 2025, the GCPS Million has already completed its first three Day 1 flights (1A, 1B, and 1C). These initial flights have attracted 259 entries, contributing 251,200 CHF to the prize pool, which represents approximately a quarter of the guaranteed million.
Players still have multiple opportunities to qualify for Day 2, with five more starting flights scheduled from November 13th to November 15th (Flights 1D through 1H). A special incentive for participants in today's Flight 1D includes an 8,000 CHF chipleader bonus for each of the top five players.
Early play has seen notable performances, with 'Belmondo1' (CH) being the sole player to accumulate a stack exceeding one million chips, holding 1,020,000. Other strong contenders include 'Guerrero80' (CH) with 880,000 chips, 'Nexo F.Xela' (CH) with 813,000 chips, and 'Daniele Lunario' (CH) with 779,000 chips.
Grand Casino Liechtenstein's Growing Reputation
The Grand Casino Liechtenstein has established itself as a prominent live poker destination in Central Europe. Its modern poker room, equipped with up to 53 tables, draws a diverse international field of players from countries including Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, and France. The casino's commitment to offering well-structured tournaments and a comfortable playing environment has solidified its reputation within the European poker circuit.
5 Comments
Fuerza
The GCPS Million offers a fantastic opportunity for skilled players to win big and showcase their talent. Yet, the emphasis on re-entries and the sheer volume of flights can encourage excessive spending and risk-taking.
Manolo Noriega
It's great to see a casino investing in such a large-scale event, boosting tourism and local economy. However, the article doesn't touch on the potential social costs of promoting high-stakes gambling.
Fuerza
The excitement around a million-franc guarantee is undeniable and draws many eyes to the game. But we must also acknowledge that only a small percentage profit, while many others lose significant amounts of money.
Ongania
1,100 CHF buy-in is exclusionary. Only for the rich, not real poker fans.
Fuerza
A million CHF guarantee? That's insane value. Good luck to all players!