Welcome Back to ANZPT Auckland!
Another day in Auckland sees us return to the SKYCITY Auckland Casino for Day 1b of the PokerStars.net Australia New Zealand Poker Tour Auckland Main Event!
Yesterday saw 66 hopefuls take to the felt with 26 surviving to the end of the night. 42 online qualifiers have already registered before the start of play today, and who knows exactly how high that number might climb as PokerStars and SKYCITY Auckland look to eclipse the previous day.
Some of the players already confirmed in attendance today will be Sam Razavi, winner of the 2012 PokerStars APPT Melbourne Main Event, as well as Mishel Anunu, Aaron Benton and Brett Chalhoub.
Play is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. NZST with the PokerNews Live Reporting Team providing continuous live coverage throughout the day as we look to find who the next ANZPT Auckland Champion is!
For now, we'll leave you with Lynn Gilmartin introducing the day, with a surprise visit from APPT President Danny McDonagh: