Category Day 1C

Level 11: 1000/2500 (2500)
Entries: 74/158

Late registration for Day 1C has officially closed, with a total of 158 entries joining today’s action. Currently, 74 players remain as they wrap up their 15-minute break and prepare to return to the tables.

When play resumes, blinds will increase to 1,000/2,500 with a 2,500 ante at Level 11, intensifying the fight as players push to make it to Day 2. Only the top 15% (around 24 players) of the field will advance, securing minimum cash of €1,000 and continuing their journey in the tournament.

Stay tuned to see who rises to the top as Day 1C progresses!

Level 10: 1000/2000 (2000)
Entries: 75/158

At the end of Level 10 Fredrik Andersson got himself in the action once again as he opened the pot to 4,000. Everyone folded to Matthieu Burguiere who 3-bet him from the small blind to 16,000 – the Swede called.

The flop came 10♦2♣7♦ and the French made a continuation bet of 10,000 which Andersson raised to 25,000. Burguiere didn’t think twice before putting all of his betting disks in the middle followed by a swift fold from Fredrik.

Just like this Matthieu Burguiere managed to win almost a starting stack without showing a single card.

Matthieu Burguiere: 220,000
Fredrik Andersson: 60,000

Level 10: 1000/2000 (2000)
Entries: 82/158

Gary Fisher (pictured below) raised to 6,000 from early position and got a call from Fredrik Andersson. Sitting in the big blind, Giuseppe Bellinghieri shoved his remaining 55,000 chips, prompting Fisher to reshove. The two went to showdown:

• Gary Fisher: 10♠10♦
• Giuseppe Bellinghieri: A♠K♥

What initially looked like a coin flip quickly turned in Fisher’s favor when the flop came [invalid notations], giving him top set. Bellinghieri, left with slim outs, found no help on the turn or river and was eliminated from the hand.

Gary Fisher: 170,000
Giuseppe Bellinghieri: 0

Level 9: 1000/1500 (1500)
Entries: 86/156

Stefano Boi raised from UTG and was met with a 3-bet from Svitlana Derevlianko. The flop came J♠3♦10♣, where Derevlianko made a bet of 8,000 after her opponent checked, and Boi made the call. The turn brought the 8♠, completing possible straights, but Derevlianko remained unfazed, firing 25,000 into the pot.

After some thought, Boi put Derevlianko all-in for her remaining 76,500 chips. “I can’t fold this,” she said, calling and revealing A♣A♠, only to find herself up against Boi’s pocket 10♦10♠ for a set. The river changed nothing, sealing Derevlianko’s fate and sending her to the rail or possibly to the cashier.

Stefano Boi extends his chip lead and has over 400,000 chips.

Day 1 of The Hendon Mob Championship has kicked off with an impressive turnout, drawing over 335 players by just Level 5. With such strong participation, the tables are packed, and the atmosphere is buzzing as players compete for their chance to advance.

It’s shaping up to be a memorable event as players put their skills to the test in one of the most popular tournaments of the series. We wish the competitors luck as they battle it out on the felt!

Level 9: 1000/1500 (1500)
Entries: 93/152

The dinner break has come to an end, and the 93 remaining players are back at the tables, recharged, and ready to continue the fight. With stacks shifting throughout the day, some players have pulled ahead and are making their mark on the leaderboard.

Currently leading the pack, we have Karolis Magodia with an impressive stack of 310,000 chips, followed closely by Stefano Boi‘s 290,000. As the tournament progresses, these players will aim to maintain their lead—or even build on it—as the stakes continue to rise.

Check some of the bigger stack in Day 1C at the moment:

Name	Chip Count	Country
Karolis Magodia	310,000	Lithuania
Stefano Boi	290,000	Italy
Martynas Brazdzionis	220,000	Latvia
Rimko Meijer	190,000	Netherlands
Francesco Lipari	180,000	Italy
Michail Tastanis	165,000	Greece
Fredrik Andersson	160,000	Sweden
Salvatore Restuccia	140,000	Italy

Players return on Level 9 with blinds 1000/1500 and Ante 1,500 with late registration closing after the end of Level 10.

Level 8: 600/1200 (1200)
Entries: 90/145

It’s time for a well-deserved 60-minute dinner break, and the players are in for a treat with a complimentary buffet awaiting them. After intense hands and high-stakes decisions, everyone is ready to relax, refuel, and enjoy some delicious food before heading back to the tables.

The dinner break is a perfect chance to recharge and catch up with fellow competitors. Stay tuned as the action resumes shortly—players will be back at the felt, refreshed and ready for the next rounds!

Level 8: 600/1200 (1200)
Entries: 92/145

Julien Stropoli defended his big blind against Jai Fuong’s raise from the cutoff. Stropoli called Fuong’s continuation bet on the 10♦Q♠A♥ flop, and the 4♠ landed on the turn. After Stropoli checked, Fuong increased the pressure with a larger bet of 15,000, which Stropoli again called.

The river brought the 2♣, and Fuong didn’t let up, shoving all-in to put Stropoli’s remaining 45,000 chips on the line.

Julien Stropoli: 45,000
Jai Fuong: 170,000

Day 1 of the €250 Hendon Mob Championship is officially underway, and players are gathering for what promises to be an exciting Day 1. This event, known for its lively competition and skilled players, will feature 30-minute levels throughout the day, giving participants plenty of time to showcase their strategy and skills.

With 10 levels of late registration, there’s still plenty of opportunity for new entries to join the action. Whether you’re starting with the field or considering a late entry, Day 1 of the Hendon Mob Championship is a good place to be!

Level 7: 500/1000 (1000)
Entries: 96/137

An intense hand unfolded when an early-position player opened the action and was met by a call from Joshua James Boulton for 2,000. Stefano Boi (pictured below) then 3-bet to 8,500, leading the original raiser to fold. Without missing a beat, Boulton moved all in for 34,000, putting the pressure back on Boi. After some thought, Boi made the call, and the cards were on their backs:

• Joshua James Boulton: A♦J♥
• Stefano Boi: A♠Q♥

The board ran out 9♣6♥J♣K♠6♣, bringing tension with every card. The final card bricked for Boulton and that meant he was knocked out for the moment. Hopefully, his luck will be better on the next flights.

With Boi taking down the pot, his stack now sits at 152,000, while Boulton exits with 0 chips.