The beautiful Portomaso Casino has been jam-packed all week, as players have flocked from all over the world to the Malta Poker Festival.
As we move towards the business end of proceedings, today represents the final opportunities for players to qualify for Day 2 of the €550 Grand Event - Day 1f is due to kick off at 1 p.m. local time, and the final flight, turbo flight Day 1g, scheduled for 9 p.m.
A total of 704 entrants have been obtained across Days 1a-1e, creating a current prize pool of €324,61 - comfortably surpassing the €300,000 guarantee.
Only two players have managed to break the seven-figure mark thus far - Day 1b chip leader Ludovic Uzan (1,416,000) is still miles in front, with Day 1c chip leader Justin Scicluna following on 1,066,000. Jan Jensen of Denmark (917,000) completes the current podium places.
Overall Top Ten Counts After Day 1e
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|
| 1 | Ludovic Uzan | France | 1,412,000 |
| 2 | Justin Scicluna | Malta | 1,066,000 |
| 3 | Jan Jensen | Denmark | 917,000 |
| 4 | Andrew Cutajar | Malta | 873,000 |
| 5 | Antonio Scala | Italy | 870,000 |
| 6 | Christoforos Chrysochoidis | Greece | 816,000 |
| 7 | Alessio Assennato | Italy | 754,000 |
| 8 | Vallone Aurelio | Italy | 722,000 |
| 9 | Boban Stevanovic | Serbia | 674,000 |
| 10 | Niccolo Cadoni | Italy | 647,000 |
Day 1f will feature 40-minute levels, with late registration open until the start of Level 11. Players will start with 50,000 chips at blind level 100/200, with a 200 big blind ante. Players are permitted two reentries per flight, with play concluding when 15% of the field remains, all of whom will be in the money.
Day 1g features 20-minute levels, but otherwise follows the same structure as previous flights. Players who qualify for Day 2 will return on Sunday, May 4, at 1.pm., where blind levels will be increased to 50 minutes. The final day takes place at 1 p.m. Monday, May 5, where play will continue until a champion is crowned.
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Alessio AssennatoAndrew CutajarAntonio ScalaBoban StevanovicChristoforos ChrysochoidisJan JensenJustin SciclunaLudovic UzanNiccolo CadoniVallone Aurelio
