The United Kingdom's Alan Carr ends Day 1a with 185,600 in chips, ahead of the 28 survivors and with Deividas Kvaselis (183,200) just behind him at the MPN Poker Tour Main Event.
It’s tight at the top of the counts, as Oleg Egorov (175,900) and Johan Goslings (174,100) are also poised for a deep run on Day 2. All of the top five Day 1a finishers qualified for the event in satellites, online at OlyBet, Bettson and Grosvenor Poker.
The MPN Poker Tour has returned to Casino Malta this week, with a €150,000 guaranteed €500 + €50 Main Event running alongside a full complement of side events, parties and activities.