$3,300 La Notte Degli Assi Gets Underway at Noon

After a sun-soaked week of side events at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino, the centerpiece of the Merit Poker Dolce Vita Series is finally here, and it's shaping up to be one for the books.

Day 1a of the $3,300 La Notte Degli Assi Main Event gets underway today at 12:00 p.m. local time, with players chasing a slice of the impressive $2,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. The elegant North Cyprus setting, combined with a deep structure and unlimited reentries, makes this one of the most anticipated stops on the summer calendar.

The tournament features four starting flights across three different days. Today’s Day 1a will be followed by Day 1b on Sunday, August 3, before the final two flights, including a turbo-format flight, take place on Monday, August 4. Whether players prefer a standard-paced grind or a last-chance turbo, there’s an option for everyone looking to secure a Day 2 seat.

Last year, Dashinka emerged from a 1,133-entry field and spoiled an Italian-heavy final table to claim the title and $355,000 top prize. The Israeli player had just one recorded live cash prior to the event but dominated the late stages and sealed the victory in style. With a larger buy-in and increased guarantee this time around, the stakes, and expectations, are even higher.

2024 $2,200 La Notte Degli Assi Final Table Results

Place	Player	Country	Prize (USD)
1	Dashinka	Israel	$355,000
2	Ermanno Pacini	Italy	$240,000
3	Raffaele Castro	Italy	$160,000
4	Simone Andrian	Italy	$115,000
5	Fausto Tantillo	Italy	$90,000
6	Fouad Toujani	France	$72,000
7	Denis Stoma	Belarus	$57,700
8	Kirill Burtin	Russia	$45,000
9	Mohamad El-Sayed	Lebanon	$34,450

Each player will receive a 100,000 starting stack, with blinds beginning at 200/500 and a 500 big blind ante. Day 1 flights will play eight 60-minute levels, giving entrants ample time to settle in and accumulate chips. There will be a 15-minute break after every two levels, and unlimited reentries are allowed. For those looking to fire multiple bullets or join the action late, registration stays open until the end of Level 14 on Day 2.

With a generous structure, luxurious setting, and a record of delivering dramatic storylines, the La Notte Degli Assi Main Event promises to deliver another unforgettable week of poker.

Date	Day	Time	Blind Levels
August 2	Day 1a	12 p.m.	60 minutes
August 3	Day 1b	12 p.m.	60 minutes
August 4	Day 1c	12 p.m.	40 minutes
August 4	Day 1d	7 p.m.	25 minutes
August 5	Day 2	12 p.m.	60 minutes
August 6	Day 3	12 p.m.	60 minutes
August 7	Day 4	12 p.m.	60 minutes
August 8	Day 5	1 p.m.	60 minutes