Welcome to the XL Inferno #32: $500,000 Main Event
The XL Inferno series on 888poker is going out with a bang as the $500,000 Main Event gets underway later this evening.
Kicking off at 18:00 BST and with a $250 buy-in, it's one of the biggest events of the schedule. Players will receive 15,000 chips and there will be 15-minute levels.
The tournament plays down to a winner tonight and you can catch all the action right here on PokerNews
New to Tournament Poker?
Don't worry if you're a beginner when it comes to online poker tournaments, because 888poker's Ambassadors have got a bunch of helpful tips to guide you through it.
Sofia Lovgren (pictured) says you should stock up on snacks while you're playing, while Dominik Nitsche says that it's important to get your sleep schedule in good shape before you play.
While at the tables, Vivian Saliba advocates for increasing your sizings depending on who you're up against!
For more helpful hints, check out this article!
and it checked to "alexos888" who bet 1,828. "stu21irv" check-raised to 7,312 and their opponent called.
turn and "alexos888" called.
and both players checked. "stu21irv" showed 
and took down the pot.
and Nitsche checked. "king_blade" bet 1,522 and Nitsche called.
pairing the board. Both players checked and the river was the 
. Nitsche bet 5,054 and "king_blade" instantly folded.
flop checked to Lovgren on the button who bet 6,468.
. It checked to Lovgren who shoved for 43,335 into a pot of 29,204. "Sambd4" folded and "pashaahad" called.
. "pashaahad" checked and Lovgren bet 5,266. Both opponents called.
. It checked to Lovgren again who bet 14,539. "Sambd4" called before "pashaahad" check-raised all in for 147,363, covering both opponents. Lovgren called and "Sambd4" folded.
river bricked and she was eliminated. She immediately rebought for a fresh 50,000 chip stack.
and "pashaahad" check-called 85,000.
and "ElSpanish" sent both opponents to the rail. Lovgren opted not to rebuy with "pashaahad" receiving a new 50,000 chip stack.
flop gave her opponent a flush draw. The turn