The UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) Main Event is in full swing, and today is the last chance for players to build a stack for Day 2 as the final two flights unfold at Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham.
So far, 477 entries have been recorded, with 72 players already securing a spot in the money and advancing to Day 2, set to take place on Sunday, November 17.
Today’s schedule features Day 1d, starting at noon, and Day 1e, kicking off at 7 p.m. While the final entry count remains uncertain, a packed house is anticipated, promising plenty of action on the felt!
Current Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Herbert | United Kingdom | 617,000 |
| 2 | Ben Shannon | United Kingdom | 544,000 |
| 3 | Charles Combes | United Kingdom | 516,000 |
| 4 | Vincent Meli | France | 497,000 |
| 5 | Hamza Nasir | United Kingdom | 427,000 |
| 6 | Danish Gandhi | United Kingdom | 398,000 |
| 7 | Chase Wilson | United Kingdom | 384,000 |
| 8 | Thomas Bingham | United Kingdom | 382,000 |
| 9 | Marvis Cooper | United Kingdom | 371,000 |
| 10 | Raefe Tucker | United Kingdom | 357,000 |
Topping the overall chip counts is Harrison Herbert, who dominated Day 1c by bagging an impressive 617,000 chips. Defending champion Vincent Meli also made a strong showing, securing a hefty stack of 497,000 chips, which currently places him fourth on the leaderboard as he aims for back-to-back UKIPT titles.
Last year, Day 1d attracted 513 entries, with an additional 184 entries joining during Day 1e, bringing the total 2023 Main Event field to an impressive 1,227 entries.
Remaining UKIPT Main Event Schedule
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 16 November | Day 1d | 12:00 p.m. |
| 16 November | Day 1e | 7:00 p.m. |
| 17 November | Day 2 | 12:00 p.m. |
| 18 November | Day 3 | 12:00 p.m. |
In Day 1d, players start with 30,000 chips, and levels are set at 40 minutes each until the money bubble bursts. Blinds begin at Level 1— 100/100 with a 100 big blind ante and play kicks off noon.
A fifth and final turbo flight will take place at 7 p.m., featuring 20-minute blind levels. This will be the last chance for players to build a stack for Day 2, scheduled for Sunday, November 17.
As Dusk Till Dawn anticipates a busy day ahead on the felt, PokerNews will be there to provide updates on what goes down on the tournament floor.