LIVE EVENTS

24 remain at the final three tables but only 18 will qualify for Day 2. The blinds are beginning to catch up to players as the average stack is now only worth about 22 big blinds.

The field is just 12 spots from the money as play resumes into level 15. Sebastien Drolet-Poitras has taken a commanding lead of the players with a stack of 302,100.  Loai El Ayday has moved to second place with a stack of 215,000 and Normand Deguire has rejoined the leaderboard since the first break in third with 213,500.

The field is slowly narrowing to the final 18, who will advance to Day 2 on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00pm. Players are counting their blinds carefully and moving slightly more cautiously in hopes of outlasting their competitors. 

Here’s a look at some of the remaining players:

65 players have returned from the second break of the night to continue into level 12. The average stack sits at 53,500 but a number of players have surpassed the 100,000 mark.

The leaderboard has completely shifted within the last few levels. Armik Dumont is the new chip lead with a huge stack of 150,600 which is worth a comfortable 93 big blinds. Dylan Thibault is in second with 115,000, more than doubling the current chip average.

84 players remain as the clock runs down on level 10.  The chips are flying as players have adopted an aggressive approach for tonight’s flight and it already seems there may be new chip leaders since the break. There will be a full recount of chips after the fast approaching second break.

Here’s a look at some recent action:

Thanks to the huge turnout of 174 entries, 18 players will advance to Day 2 from the first starting flight of the Playground 100. Everyone who advances to Day 2 has the opportunity to enter as many starting flights as they wish, if they’d like to try for a larger stack.

There are now 120 players remaining on Day 1A and an average stack provides about 58 big blinds. Saraa Jean Yacoub is the early chip lead with a stack of 87,200, more than tripling the current chip average. Jenn Brooks is in second with a stack of 66,100, which is good for 132 big blinds.

Here’s a look at the full leaderboard:

Day 1A is off to a great start. There’s already been 135 entries, including nine re-entries, going into level four. Late registration will be open until the beginning of level seven at 9:15pm. Plenty of time to enter, so don’t miss out!

Here’s a look at what’s happening on the floor:

Welcome to Day 1A of the $100 + $10 Playground 100! This is the first of five starting flights for Event #18 which features a guaranteed prize pool of $50,000!

Players will begin with a starting stack of 20,000 chips and play through 20-minute blinds.  Each Day 1 flight will play 10-handed and finish once the is field reduced to 10%, at which point the money will be reached. Day 2 plays until the final table is reached. Day 3 plays until there is a winner.

This is a re-entry event with unlimited re-entries permitted until the end of the late registration period at the beginning of level seven. Re-entry is permitted for any player that loses all their chips or chooses to forfeit their stack. Competitors may enter additional Day 1s even if they have survived a previous Day 1 with chips. Those who qualify for Day 2 more than once will resume play with their largest qualifying stack; all other qualifying stacks will be forfeited. Players would, however, retain the associated cash prize for every forfeited stack.

The players are making their way into the tournament hall, and the cards will soon be in the air. Good luck to all competitors!