Marc Goodwin

Marc Goodwin was a former window salesman from Birmingham who eventually decided to turn pro after his third place finish in the Monte Carlo Millions. He could be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about!!!   

After his $325,000 payout in the prestigious event (which was won by Phil Ivey) Marc hit the European poker circuit and made his mark immediately by placing 5th in the €5,000 EFOP Championship. Marc followed that up with a $10,000 cash in the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise $500 NL Hold’em tournament, a 2nd placed finish in the £200 NL Hold’em event at the Midland Medley (worth $14,264) and a 4th place finish in the €1,000 NL Hold’em event at the EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo (worth $11,684).  

That was just the start. Marc then blitzed the European Poker Classics in London, cashing three times and winning the £1,000 Pot Limit Omaha event along the way, good for £37,500. He then finished second in the British Poker Open ($38,443) and cashed three times at the 2006 WSOP. All in all, since Monte Carlo, Marc has made 16 final tables and won over $300,000.