The 2017 WSOPE Monster Stack Kicks off at 2pm!
The long wait has come to an end, as the 2017 World Series of Poker Europe gets underway at 2 p.m. local time at King's Casino in Rozvadov with Day 1a of the €1,100 Monster Stack. Europe's biggest poker arena near the border to Germany has already hosted the WSOP International Circuit three times, but the WSOPE takes place for the first time in Rozvadov after various alternating locations in Europe prior.
The first of 11 bracelet events is the €1,100 Monster Stack with a guarantee of €500,000 and three starting days, players can fire up to three bullets in total for the tournament if they get eliminated on Day 1a or Day 1b subsequently. Each Day 1 will play a total of 14 levels of 30 minutes each and the registration remains open for the first eight levels until approximately 9 p.m. local time. All participants receive 20,000 in chips and the tournament is scheduled to play down to a winner on Monday October 23rd 2017.
Event #1 Monster Stack Schedule
| Day | Date | Information |
|---|---|---|
| October 19th | Day 1a at 2pm | 14 Levels 40 min each, late reg 8 levels ~ 9pm |
| October 20th | Day 1b at 2pm | 14 Levels 40 min each, late reg 8 levels ~ 9pm |
| October 21st | Day 1c at 2pm | 14 Levels 40 min each, late reg 8 levels ~ 9pm |
| October 22nd | Day 2 at 2pm | Levels last 60 min each, play down to final table |
| October 23rd | Day 3 at tba | Levels last 60 min each, play down to a winner |
Defending champion of the tournament is Ryan Hefter, who emerged victorious back in 2015 after defeating a 580-entry field after defeating Gilbert Diaz heads-up for his first career bracelet and payday of €176,205. Whether Hefter will make the trip to Rozvadov or not remains to be seen. Other notables that will most likely take part today include John Racener, Kristen Bicknell and Felipe Ramos.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be here throughout the 19-day festival to provide updates for all bracelet events and the €25,000 High Roller.