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After the first two starting flights of the World Series of Poker Circuit Middelkerke Main Event attracted a total of 85 entries, it is now time for the tournament's final two flights at Casino Middelkerke.
From yesterday's Day 1b alone, only five players out of 32 entries managed to bag chips and secure their place in the money. Belgium's Miguel Coussement (395,000) leads the way, although his advantage is slim. He sits just ahead of Dmitry Dzhumachuk (378,000), Jyri Merivirta (354,000) and Artsiom Batsian (310,000), while Jeremie Gorge brings up the rear with 163,000.
End of Day 1b Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Coussement | Belgium | 395,000 | 40 |
| 2 | Dmitry Dzhumachuk | Portugal | 378,000 | 38 |
| 3 | Jyri Merivirta | Finland | 354,000 | 35 |
| 4 | Artsiom Batsian | Belarus | 310,000 | 31 |
| 5 | Jeremie Gorge | France | 163,000 | 16 |
During last year's edition, nearly 300 entries were recorded across the Main Event's final two flights. Let's see how this year's numbers compare, starting with Day 1c, which kicks off at 12:30 p.m. local time with blinds at 100/200 and a 200 big blind ante.
Players will begin with a 50,000 starting stack and play 40-minute levels, aiming to survive until just 15% of the field remains to secure their place on Day 2. The action will then continue with Day 1d Turbo at 8 p.m., featuring shorter 20-minute levels. Unlimited reentries will be available during the first 12 levels of both flights.
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