Another Batch of Hopefuls Assembles For Day 1b of the 888poker Live Madrid Main Event at 3 p.m.
Every January, players from all across Europe gather in the majestic Spanish capital and the luxurious Casino Gran Via to take their shot at the 888poker Live Madrid Main Event title.
This year is proving to be no exception, as an international field made their way through the opening flight yesterday. Now it’s the turn of a new crop of hopefuls when Day 1b begins at 3 p.m. local time.
The first starting flight drew 56 total entries, with 20 players already securing their spots for Day 2. Shahrokh Morshedian bagged the chip lead with 331,000, while Jorge Ufano (286,000), Filippo Ragone (241,000), Axel Lopez (191,000), and Borja Diaz (177,000) round out the top five. Ian Simpson was the only member of the 888poker team to join the field yesterday, and he made it through with 85,000 in defense of the title he won here a year ago.
Day 1a Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahrokh Morshedian | Netherlands | 331,000 | 110 |
| 2 | Jorge Ufano | Spain | 286,000 | 95 |
| 3 | Filippo Ragone | Italy | 241,000 | 80 |
| 4 | Axel Lopez | Spain | 191,000 | 64 |
| 5 | Borja Diaz | Spain | 177,000 | 59 |
| 6 | Roberto Leonzio | Italy | 163,000 | 54 |
| 7 | Sergio Garcia | Spain | 146,500 | 49 |
| 8 | Carlos Perez-Dosio | Spain | 134,000 | 45 |
| 9 | Raul Martinez | Spain | 120,000 | 40 |
| 10 | Juan Castejon | Spain | 115,000 | 38 |
Players on Day 1b will begin with a 50,000 starting stack and blinds of 100/100. The schedule calls for 13 40-minute levels, with a 50-minute dinner break at the end of Level 9. Unlimited reentries are allowed, with late registration remaining open through the first level of Day 2. Today also marks the beginning of the 888poker live stream, available on their official YouTube channel with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m.
This is the second of four starting flights. Day 1c begins tomorrow at 3 p.m., while there is a turbo Day 1d flight at noon on January 17. All surviving players then combine for Day 2 at 5 p.m. that day
Remaining Event Schedule
| Date | Flight | Time | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15 | Day 1b | 3 p.m. | 40 minutes |
| January 16 | Day 1c | 3 p.m. | 40 minutes |
| January 17 | Day 1d | noon | 20 minutes |
| January 17 | Day 2 | 5 p.m. | 40 minutes |
| January 18 | Day 3 | 3 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Stay tuned as PokerNews provides live coverage throughout the day here in Madrid.