The second of two initial starting flights is set to begin today at the 2019 World Series of Poker Circuit Thunder Valley $1,700 Main Event. After 141 entries got in on the action during yesterday’s Day 1a, a bigger field is expected to turn out for their final shot at advancing to Day 2.
Thirty-one players have already advanced to Day 2 action which will begin on Sunday at noon. Noel Rodriguez entered immediately after a sixth-place finish in the $3,250 High Roller event for $6,605 and got right back to business, ultimately ending the day as the chip leader with a stack of 315,500.
Rodriguez was joined by several other known players, including Alex Condon (285,500), Eli Ross (205,500), and Allen Kessler (160,000).
Many others were not fortunate enough to advance and are expected to try their hand when cards go in the air for the final flight. Brett Murray, JC Tran, Kelly Minkin, Craig Varnell, and Farhad Sinaei are among those likely to be seen throughout Day 1b action with even more newer faces getting in the mix.
Cards fly at noon local time with blinds starting at 100/100 and levels lasting 40 minutes in length through the duration of the day. Fifteen levels are on the docket with 15-minute breaks at the completion of every three hours and a 75-minute dinner break after Level 9. Players will be allowed one re-entry should they find themselves eliminated, with late registration remaining open until the beginning of Level 13.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for updates as the day unfolds.
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