Those looking to play in a value-packed tournament this weekend need look no further than the $200K XL Winter #17 – Mystery Bounty 8-Max at 888poker.
The $160 buy-in event has a whopping $200,000 guaranteed, and there's still time for you to jump into the action!
The Day 1c field in the 888poker LIVE Madrid Main Event is already over 150 players as we approach the halfway point of the day.
A reminder that there will be an extended 45-minute dinner break after Level 6.
Level: 5
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 600
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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140,000
140,000
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140,000 |
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110,000
5,000
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5,000 |
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110,000
22,000
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22,000 |
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105,000
17,000
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17,000 |
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100,000 | |
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100,000
10,000
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10,000 |
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80,000
80,000
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80,000 |
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50,000
40,000
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40,000 |
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40,000 | |
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Busted | |
It's the first live poker tournament of the year for Alexandre "Cavalito" Mantovani, but he's ready and raring to put in the effort to make this an extra special year.
"I've been on vacation up until this event and have only played two small online sessions," he told PokerNews while on break from the 888poker LIVE Madrid Main Event. "I managed to win two online tournaments, so it's been a good start of the year."
With 2023 already well underway, Mantovani is targeting two New Years resolutions to get the most out of his year.
"I'm really wanting a big live event final table. It's been a while so that would be nice. I'd love to have it here in Madrid, as my wife is here, and it would be nice to have a big occasion like that while she's with me as I'm not sure if she'll be able to join me on other stops."
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Off the felt, Mantovani is also keen to get in the "best shape of his life" but admits that it's a tough balancing act.
"I've been putting more attention on fitness and nutrition, but I'm taking it steady. I've burnt out twice in the past five years, so I need to be able to maintain a pace that means I don't hurt myself.
"I know I have the ability to just flick a switch and put in the hours to make things happen, but it has to be done in a sustainable way. So that's another part of my plan for 2023 — improve as a player and as a person, but not get burnt out in the process — if possible!"
Level: 4
Blinds: 300/500
Ante: 500
Players are going on their first 15 minute break of the day with the tournament clock showing 131 of 136 players remaining — making this the largest Day 1 flight of the 888poker LIVE Madrid Main Event so far.
Lucia Navarro is off to a good start as the 888poker Ambassador checked a 
board, with her opponent checking behind.
The river was the 
and she bet 10,000 with her opponent folding. Meanwhile, fellow 888poker Ambassador Alexandre Mantovani is back in action and has been seated directly to the left of the seat he occupied for much of yesterday.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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100,000 | |
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88,000
88,000
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88,000 |
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It's been a good start for 888poker Ambassador on the feature table. She's already chipped up to over 100,000 chips in under two hours.
You can watch the 888poker livestream on Twitch!
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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110,000
22,000
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22,000 |
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