Players that were registered on time and were in their seats before play started received an extra 10% bonus to their stack.
Players that were registered on time and were in their seats before play started received an extra 10% bonus to their stack.
Cards are in the air for Day 1a of the Main Event.
Level: 1
Blinds: 200/500
Ante: 500
There will be a slightly delayed start to Day 1a to allow players to register and take their seats.
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.
| 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 |
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$3,300 La Notte Degli Assi
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