Day 1C Recap + Chip Counts

Day 1C of the MPF Grand Event brought a thrilling atmosphere to the tables, with players eager to make their mark and secure a spot on Day 2. The tournament attracted a strong field of 178 entries, and after a full day of poker, only 23 players managed to survive the day’s challenges.

Leading the pack at the end of Day 1C is Salvatore Restuccia, who amassed an impressive stack of 856,000 chips. Restuccia’s play style and key hands throughout the day allowed him to gain an edge over his competitors. Not far behind is Benoit Kuhn with 805,000 chips, showing great resilience and strategic insight to finish as one of the top contenders. Rounding out the top three is Gary Fisher, who sits comfortably with 573,000 chips, putting him in a strong position heading into Day 2.

The day saw intense battles on the bubble as only the top 23 players advanced, each securing at least a €1,000 min-cash and a place on Day 2. They’ll join the 68 survivors from the previous 1A and 1B flights for the next stage, all with their eyes on the Grand Event title.

Side Event Highlights

In addition to the main event action, Eirik Prestunn took down the H.O.R.S.E. event hosted by Jon Kyte after an impressive heads-up against Poland’s Pawel Jan Laskowski, claiming the trophy after a runner-up finish in the Sviten Special yesterday.

Ivan Bordos emerged victorious in the €170 Betsson One Bullet Freezeout, which drew an impressive 283 entries. After a 3-way deal at the final table, Bordos claimed the top prize of €6,370, adding another highlight to the day’s list of achievements.

Meanwhile, The Hendon Mob Championship Day 1 drew an incredible 499 entries, creating a prize pool of over €100,000 and showcasing the popularity of this event. After a full day of competition, 75 players successfully advanced and will return today, Thursday, October 31st, for Day 2, setting up an exciting field of returning players.

Congratulations to all who advanced, especially our chip leaders and event champions. The competition only gets tougher from here—stay tuned as our event unfolds!

Action will resume today with the start of Day 1D, Check out Day 1C Final Chip Counts:

PositionNameCountryChip Count
1Salvatore RestucciaItaly856000
2Benoit KuhnFrance805000
3Gary FisherUnited Kingdom573000
4Alexandrs GolubevsLatvia520000
5Johann MuhlbauerGermany512000
6Francesco LipariItaly484000
7Matthieu Noel BurguiereFrance436000
8Ippazio MannoItaly427000
9Michail TastanisGreece359000
10Rimko MeijerNetherlands350000
11Martynas BrazdzionisLithuania325000
12Brynja Bjorg SassoonIceland324000
13Alessandro PichierriItaly304000
14Angelo SidotiItaly285000
15Vangelis KaimakamisGreece237000
16Igor TrajkoskiMacedonia229000
17Corentin Pierre SoulierFrance221000
18James Alan NixonUnited Kingdom151000
19Henri De HoopNetherlands140000
20Gary MorganUnited Kingdom111000
21Per Helge GaassandNorway104000
22Peter Hermann BackenGermany88000
23Uladzimir LuchkouBelarus81000

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