New Surroundings

Good morning all. We've brushed off the cobwebs and wiped away the sleep from our eyes to rejoin this $2,000 no limit hold'em freezeout here in the Rio. However, instead of being in the familiar surroundings of the Amazon Room, day two will be taking place in the Brasilia Room. This doesn't mean we hopped on a plane and headed for South America, but simply trundled down the hall a few yards and into a separate room that is being used when the Amazon Room is positively heaving.

Although it's simply a miniature version of the main room, our final eleven tables are the only form of poker currently taking place in here, making it a rather serene atmosphere and a refreshing change from the constant hustle and bustle of the Amazon Room.

Glancing over at the tournament directors, who look braced and raring to go, it would seem as though they are just moments away from saying those immortal words...