Although the majority of the field is sporting the Dutch nationality, several foreign stars have popped up in Rotterdam to keep the title from falling into the host nation's clutches. One of them is Greek grinder Georgios Zisimopoulos, who already has racked up over $1,6 million in lifetime winnings.
In one of the recent hands, "Zisimo" opened to 550 and received a call from an unknown player. Zisimopoulos bet 600 on the flop and 900 on the turn, which both got called. The river was the and Zisimopoulos' opponent folded to a 2,300 bet from the Greek.
The field will be split before the dinner break. The first half on the field is currently on a 60-minute dinner break, while the rest will follow in the next level.
Yesterday, Joep van den Bijgaart fired two bullets to no avail. Not one to give up that easily, Van den Bijgaart is back today and bought in for the third time.
It might be the charm for the Dutchman, who came out blasting right away. In a four-bet pot, Van den Bijgaart was in the small blind and bet 3,200 on an board. His opponent called before both players checked the on the turn.
On the river, Van den Bijgaart moved all in for 13,000 and his opponent reluctantly gave it up.
Sandro Farina was preflop all in with against Tonny van Eck's for his last chips. Farina didn't improve on a low board and was one of the first to be eliminated.
Three players saw a flop appear, including Jean-Philippe Schoonbrood and Dwayne Sluis. All players checked on the flop.
On the turn, Schoonbrood bet 1,500 and Sluis was the only caller. The river was the and Schoonbrood bet 3,500. Sluis raised to 9,500 and Schoonbrood quickly flicked in a calling chip.
Sluis, who had a deep run in the 2016 WSOP Main Event (131st - $49,108) showed for jacks full and Schoonbrood mucked.
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flop and 900 on the 
turn, which both got called. The river was the 
and Zisimopoulos' opponent folded to a 2,300 bet from the Greek.
and Pleijster headed out of the tournament area.
board. His opponent called before both players checked the 
on the turn.
river, Van den Bijgaart moved all in for 13,000 and his opponent reluctantly gave it up.
for his last chips. Farina didn't improve on a low board and was one of the first to be eliminated.
flop appear, including Jean-Philippe Schoonbrood and Dwayne Sluis. All players checked on the flop.
and Schoonbrood bet 3,500. Sluis raised to 9,500 and Schoonbrood quickly flicked in a calling chip.
