Day 1E/F – MPF Autumn 2024

Top Chip Stacks After the Dinner Break

Level 9: 1000/1500 (1500)
Entries: 302/490

Players are back from their 75-minute dinner break, and the action is heating up as the blinds increase and the competition intensifies.The average stack at the moment is 81,000 chips.

Here’s a look at some of the top chip stacks as the players dive back in:

Name	Chip Count
Benjamin Barzilay	230,000
Andrea Melluzzo	220,000
Bela Ignacz	205,000
Mohammed Meggouh	200,000
Alfredo Porcino	200,000
Andras Kovacks	190,000
Antonello Ferraiuolo	180,000
Tanguy Pellerin	170,000

With big stacks leading the way, it’s going to be a thrilling evening as we head deeper into the tournament. Good luck to everyone at the tables!

Dinner Break Begins

Level 8: 600/1200 (1200)
Entries: 320/479

As the clock hits pause, it’s time for a well-earned 75-minute dinner break for the more than 300 players still in the running. After six hours of intense action, everyone’s ready for some much-needed fuel, good company, and maybe even a little strategy talk before the next round of tougher levels.

With the blinds set to rise, the competition will only get fiercer as players return to the tables. Rest up and recharge, because the evening promises even higher stakes, more daring plays, and an ever-thinning field.

Enjoy the break, everyone – and may the best hands come your way after dinner!

Falconieri Ate His Dinner Early

Level 8: 600/1200 (1200)
Entries: 323/479

Action folded to Simone Falconieri on the cutoff, who opened to 3,000. From the small blind, David Marshall shoved his remaining 33,500 chips. Falconieri took his time before deciding to call, and both players showed their hands:

• David Marshall: A♠K♠
• Simone Falconieri: A♥J♥

Both players held suited aces, but Falconieri had kicker trouble going into the showdown.

The board ran out 4♦3♣2♥, giving Falconieri a single heart. The turn 6♥ improved his draw to a flush, but the river 4♠ bricked for him, allowing Marshall to double up just before the dinner break.

Simone Falconieri – 18,000
David Marshall – 70,000

3-Way Battle

Level 8: 600/1200 (1200)
Entries: 327/477

Gianpiero Barrile opened the pot to 2,600, and fellow Italian Vincenzo Federico made the call from the button. Small blind Jozsef Hegyi wasn’t backing down, 3-betting to 9,600. Both Barrile and Federico called, setting up a three-way pot to the flop.

The flop came J♠10♦2♥. Hegyi, the preflop aggressor, checked, as did Barrile. Sensing an opportunity, Federico bet 11,500. Hegyi folded, and after some thought, Barrile called.

The turn brought a risky Q♥, creating potential two-pair, flush, and straight combinations. Barrile checked, and Federico followed with a telling 16,000 bet, leaving himself only 18,000 behind. That cautious but strategic bet was enough to make Barrile lay down his hand.

Gianpiero Barrile – 110,000
Vincenzo Federico – 90,000
Jozsef Hegyi – 115,000

Jens Lauritzen Stays Alive

Level 7: 500/1000 (1000)
Entries: 344/472

Down to his last 12 big blinds, Jens Lauritzen (pictured below) faced an all-in shove from Aaron Fletcher in the small blind. Lauritzen wasted no time calling from the big blind, and the two went to a showdown:

• Jens Lauritzen: A♣4♦
• Aaron Fletcher: K♣8♠

The flop brought a safe 2♦2♥9♥ for Lauritzen, who was in great shape with his ace high. The 6♣ on the turn and 3♥ on the river kept him ahead, allowing him to double up to 27,000 and stay in the fight in Day 1E.

Jens Lauritzen – 27,000
Aaron Fletcher – 55,000

MPF Grand Event Day 1F Kicks Off – Last Non-Turbo Flight!

Day 1F of the MPF Grand Event is now underway, giving players one last shot at a 40-minute level structure to secure their spot in Day 2. This is the final standard-paced flight, so if you’re looking for a steadier grind, now’s the time to jump in!

For those looking for a fast-track option, the Day 1G Turbo flight starts at 21:00 tonight, and tomorrow morning’s last-chance turbo flight at 10:00 offers another shot. Both turbo flights feature 20-minute levels for quicker action.

Best of luck to everyone on Day 1F and beyond!