More Names and Tidbits
![[user66118]](/img/avatars/avatar.svg){kind=avatar}
We missed a few notables on the first pass, and a few others have just now taken their seats. Some more of the stragglers are listed below.
The tournament area is divided amongst three sections of this cavernous room, and the late-registration tables are filling up in the area farthest from us. Since the last time I personally saw this room, the layout is much improved. The tables are still arranged fairly tightly, but even "fairly tightly" provides a huge amount more space than in previous seasons, where the chairs at adjacent tables were often literally back-to-back.
Near that late-reg area is where you'll find Shannon Shorr, and just as we saw him last week in Cannes, Shorr is decked out in a crisply tailored suit. He's the early leader for Best Dressed award.
Vanessa Rousso is playing Scrabble on her iPad, and she's crushing souls.
Scott Seiver has brought with him a large green stuffed frog, and he's got it right on the table next to his chips.
Doc Sands has started at a tough table with Dan Smith and Brent Roberts, and Sands is getting some tension out early. He's already in the midst of a vigorous massage, and from the agony on his face, it's hard to imagine he's enjoying it. He is, though, and we heard him say, "I didn't know what to do in France. They don't allow massage therapists at the tables at all." Italy is wonderful, isn't it, Doc?
And not to be overlooked is the fact that Jen Harman is here today, and it's her first-ever EPT event. Her hubby Marco Traniello is from this country, and he's drawn a seat at the table right next to his lady.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 |