€550 Main Event
Day 1c Started
2021 The Festival Series Bratislava
€550 Main Event
Day: 1c
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1c
2021 The Festival Series Bratislava
Buy-in
€550
Prize Pool
€294,875
Entries
621
Level
32
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Entries
245
Players Left
89
Welcome to Day 1c of The €300K GTD The Festival Bratislava Main Event
The Festival Series launched this week at Banco Casino in the majestic Slovakian capital of Bratislava. The festival is setting a new standard for casino festivals with not only poker on offer but also Blackjack, Roulette, Slots, and Sports Wagering events as well.
The Festival Series Bratislava €550 Main Event guarantees €300,000 and thus far has attracted 240 entries with 90 players surviving during the first two opening flights. Pavol Melichar is currently on top of the leaderboard after parlaying his 30,000 starting stack into a tower of 223,000 in chips.
Day 1c is set to kick off at 12 p.m. CEST with players starting off with 30,000 in chips and playing 10 blind levels of 45 minutes each. There will be three 20-minute breaks scattered throughout the day to keep players fresh.
In addition, the final flight in Day 1d kicks off this evening at 10 p.m. CEST. This flight is a turbo-charged affair with 20-minute blind levels.
Meanwhile, today will also feature Day 2 of the €250 Blackjack Main Event and the €250 Roulette Main Event. The €1,100 PLO High Roller also will crown a winner this event on its second day. Those on more of a budget can play the Half 'n Half event at 5 p.m. featuring a €110 buy-in where the action will alternate between no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha.
Stay tuned at PokerNews for updates throughout the day of The Festival Series Bratislava Main Event.
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 0
Day 1c Begins
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
Dealers that have three or more tables have just started dealing the first hand of Day 1c. Thus far, the Day 1c field has attracted 31 entries.
Early Entries
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
Here is a look at some of the early entries of Day 1c.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
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30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
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30,000 | |
|
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30,000 |
Two Pair Good for Jancso
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
Rupert Derler bet 1,000 into a pot of around 3,000 with the 
on the board after the turn. Mihaly Jancso raised to 3,500 and Derler called.
Derler checked the 
river. Jancso quickly bet 4,500 and Derler called. Jancso turned over 
for two pair. Derler tapped the table to signal 'nice hand' as he mucked his cards.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
40,000 | |
|
21,000 |
Entries Piling In
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
New players have been taking their seats during the early moments of Level 1 and the Day 1c field has already grown to 54 entries.
"He Has a Better Kicker"
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
Rolf Galaasen bet what appeared to be a pot-sized bet of 1,500 after two players checked the 
flop and got called by Frans Carlevag and Peder Paulsen.
Carlevag and Paulsen both checked the turn. Galaasen bet 2,600. Carlevag folded and Paulsen called.
Both players checked after the 
completed the board. Paulsen turned over 
for top pair.
"He has a better kicker," Galaasen said to the dealer as he flashed him a card and tossed his hand into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
35,000 | 5,000 |
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25,000 | -5,000 |
Beer for Breakfast
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
The drinks are already flowing early on Day 1c as players continue to file in. Thus far the field is up to 79 entries with 78 players remaining.
Rupert Derler was witnessed leaving the tournament area and it was confirmed he was the first bust out of Day 1c.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Busted |
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100