Don't Be Late, Registration Closes at 2pm!
A total of 324 entries have been made into the first ever Dutch World Poker Tour Main Event over the first two starting days. 151 players currently remain in the WPT Amsterdam, but that number might just increase as registration is open till start of play today at 2pm (in little over an hour). Once registration closes, the prize pool will be announced, but one thing is already clear; this is one of the biggest tournaments ever in Holland.
The 151 players return for level 10 today (500/1,000 with a 100 ante), with an average stack of 64 big blinds. WPT Champions Club Member Giacomo Fundaro is in the lead with 234,000 in chips. Day 1a chip leader Fredrik Andersson (228,100) and Master Classics of Poker champion Noah Boeken (195,200) are close behind. Today's levels will be 90 minutes long, with a break after every level. The money won't be reached today, bursting the bubble will happen on Day in all likelihood.
Tonight is also the night for WPT player party the at the waterside Holland Casino bar. Donny Mizrachi will be hitting the decks as the headline DJ. Regular players on the Tour can recall his performance in the very memorable players party in Cyprus, and he’s ready to give everyone another unforgettable set! Also on offer will be a tailor made cocktail with secret formula, the player to successful guess this will win a mystery prize. To gain access to the exclusive party, attendees must collect their limited edition WPT Amsterdam embossed glow in the dark band from the Royal Flush Girls.
Are cocktails and house music not really your thing, but do you enjoy a good meal and some wine? Check out the Rolling Kitchens at the Westergasfabriek, and enjoy hundreds of different appetizer-sized meals from all over the world.
PokerNews.com will be on sight to cover the Main Event, we'll leave the party and food truck gathering to the players that bust out.