Inge Forsmo Still Leads at EPT Sanremo 2012

Norwegian PokerStars qualifier Inge Forsmo kept the chip lead for almost the whole of Day 3 of EPT Sanremo - and is still chip leader going into Day 4 with 66 players left. The 24-year-old from Lillestrøm has 1,021,000. Other players that will carry big stacks into Day 3 are Angelo Racchia (851,000), Carmelo Vasta (Carmelo Vasta), Giuseppe Ottaviani (810,000) and Eric Nhouyvanisvong (763,000). See PokerStars blog wrap.

A total of 797 players from 52 countries entered EPT9 Sanremo generating a total prize pool of €3,865,450.

The winner will get €800,000 as well as the champion's trophy and a stunning Slyde watch worth nearly €5,000 from luxury Swiss brand HD3, the Official Watch Sponsor for EPT9 Main Events. 120 places are being paid.

The EPT Sanremo Festival runs October 3 - 11, 2012 at Casino Sanremo.