888Live London Festival Opening Event
Day 1c Started
2017 888Live Poker Festival London
888Live London Festival Opening Event
Day: 1c
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2017 888Live Poker Festival London
Buy-in
£220
Prize Pool
£120,000
Entries
771
Level
32
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
30,000
Welcome to Day 1c 888Live London Opening Event
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Day 1c of the 888Live London Festival is set to be a busy one.
There is a Turbo Satellite to the Opening Event starting at 12 p.m. with Day 1c starting at 2 p.m.
The final chance to make Day 2 is the 6 p.m. Turbo Day 1d.
The £220 buy-in £120,000 guaranteed Opening Event is the first of a series of events over the next 10 days with satellites and tournaments to suit everyone. You can find the full list of scheduled events here.
Day 1a on Thursday saw Jamie Spencer endeding up as the runaway chip leader bagging 1,083,000. He came out on top of 182 entries with 21 making it through to Day 2.
Vincent Anderson was the Day 1b chip leader with 775,000 from 246 entries and 39 players made it through.
The PokerNews Live Reporting team will be on hand to bring you all the action from the felt.
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Cards Are In the Air!
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
The shuffle up and deal has been issued and play is under way.
They are all set for 13 levels of play today with 6 30-minute levels and 7 40-minute levels.
Players are allowed 2 re-entries is they choose.
Early Risers
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Over 100 entries already so far in what is a relatively early start for some poker players but perfect for the more recreational players with close of play due around 11 p.m. tonight and the final day due to end on Sunday.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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30,000 | |
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30,000 | 30,000 |
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30,000 | |
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30,000 | 30,000 |
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30,000 | |
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30,000 | |
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30,000 | |
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30,000 | |
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30,000 | 30,000 |
Double Bust Out for Hugo Lodge
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
The flop was 
and three players were all in.
Lodge had flopped a flush with his 
and was up against a flopped set of 
and another opponent who had 
.
The turn was the 
and the river the 
.
The board failed to pair and Lodge scored a double knock out.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
70,000 | 70,000 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 25
Opening Event Getting Big Numbers
Level 2
: 100/200, 25 ante
There are 130 entries so far and a few bust outs already, but players can re-enter two times if they wish.
Late registration is open all day to the end of the 13 levels so numbers will steadily rise throughout the day, indeed there is still a queue of eager players at the registration desk.
With 182 entries from Day 1a and 246 from Day 1b and a Day 1d Turbo schedule for this evening the Opening Event of the 888Live London festival at Aspers is off to a tremendous start.
5 Things to Do at 888Live Festival in London
Level 2
: 100/200, 25 ante
There's more than enough poker to keep anyone happy over the next 10 days here at the 888Live London Festival at Aspers, but it you do find yourself with some spare time to explore London, Chad Holloway has 5 recommendations for you.
Level: 3
Blinds: 150/300
Ante: 50