Time is running out for players aiming to secure their spot in Day 2 of the €1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT) Main Event, as the last two starting flights take place today at Casino Barcelona.
After six intense Day 1 flights, 642 out of 4,297 entries have successfully advanced to the tournament’s second stage. Leading the charge is Jose Nadal, the Day 1a chip leader, who amassed an impressive 882,000 chips on the opening day of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona.
Maksims Uskovs secured 853,000 chips during Day 1c, while Karol Bogusz rounded out the top three with 835,000 chips after a strong showing in Day 1e.
Nadal, Uskovs, and Bogusz are the only players to surpass the 800,000-chip mark. However, with today’s bumper field expected, there’s a strong chance we’ll see a new frontrunner emerge by the end of the session.
ESPT Main Event Current Top Ten Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Nadal | Mexico | 882,000 |
| 2 | Maksims Uskovs | Latvia | 853,000 |
| 3 | Karol Bogusz | Poland | 835,000 |
| 4 | Robbie Bull | United Kingdom | 724,000 |
| 5 | Raoul Kanme | Netherlands | 683,000 |
| 6 | Nicolas Coppini | Brazil | 660,000 |
| 7 | Bienvenido Sanchez | Spain | 642,000 |
| 8 | Marco Muzzarelli | Italy | 611,000 |
| 9 | Kacper Pyzara | Poland | 605,000 |
| 10 | Erik Marasco | Brazil | 597,000 |
For those competing in Day 1g, which shuffles up and deals at 11 a.m. local time, each player will start with 30,000 chips. Blind levels will last 30 minutes, beginning at 100/100 with a 100 big blind ante. Late registration remains open until the start of Level 11.
The session will conclude when 15% of the field remains, at which point the surviving players will bag their chips for Day 2, guaranteeing themselves at least a min-cash. The final starting flight, Day 1h, begins at 5 p.m. and will run as a turbo, with 20-minute blind levels.
During the second break of the day in all ESPT Main Event starting flights, players can dive into some extra poker action with the All In ShootOut events, courtesy of PokerStars.
These events are free to enter, but players must link their PokerStars Live Card to their online PokerStars account to participate. This can be done through the PokerStars Live App or the Sign-Up Desk.
Players must ensure their accounts are linked and meet their country’s regulatory requirements to qualify for the prize.
All In ShootOut winners will receive an envelope containing a mystery Power Path prize. Each flight guarantees at least two Silver Bundles, with prizes that include:
- $2,500 WCOOP Silver Bundle or €2,300 Galactic Series Silver Bundle
- $109 WCOOP Bronze Bundle or €100 Galactic Series Bronze Bundle
For more information about the All In ShootOuts, head to pokerstars.uk/poker/learn/news/ept-barcelona-coverage.
Stay tuned to PokerNews as we continue to provide live updates from the Main Event and many others here at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona.