The Monte Carlo Millions was the first ever poker tournament to be staged in the city-state of Monaco.
Apparently birthed out of the preceding explosion of Texas Hold 'em popularity, it was conceived of and sponsored by Prima Poker.
The 2004 event was dominated nearly start to finish by the world's top tournament player, Phil Ivey.
[2][3] Ivey went on to win a second single table invitational tournament adjunct to the Monte Carlo Millions the next day.
In the United States the event aired on Fox Sports Net.