Busy Day Ahead as the 2018 PokerStars and Monte-Carlo©Casino EPT Rolls On
On the third day of the 2018 PokerStars and Monte-Carlo©Casino EPT, no less than 6 tournaments grace the schedule, promising an eventful day at Le Sporting Casino in the Monte Carlo Bay Resort & Hotel. The €10,300 No-Limit Hold'em opening event is on its final day and will play down until a winner is crowned. It's been Timothy Adams his tournament from the start, holding the chip lead after both Day 1 and Day 2. The eventual champion will walk away €201,500 richer and cards will be in the air from 12:30 p.m. onwards.
The biggest tournament of the series will kick off at noon local time when the €100,000 Super High Roller commences. It's a fitting tournament for the rich principality at the Mediterranean sea, and the best of the best will duke it out in eight 60-minute levels on Day 1.
Defending champion in the Super High Roller is Bryn Kenney, who topped a 61-strong field last year to claim the first place prize of €1,784,600. Late registration will be open up until the start of Day 2. With 250,000 in chips and a single reentry allowed, there's plenty of room to make moves. As with all big events, the 30-second shot clock will be in play, and players are granted 6 30-second time bank extension cards as well.
In addition to the Super High Roller, yesterday's Day 1a of the €1,100 EPT National will also start at noon. Day 1a will play down until players are in the money before chips are bagged for the day. Day 1b will begin at noon as well and features a shorter 30-minute level schedule. Day 1c kicks off at 7 p.m. and will be even speedier with just 20-minute levels to play.
At 8 p.m., the ever-popular €330 EPT Cup will begin with its first of four starting days, allowing those with thinner wallets a shot at EPT glory as well. PokerNews will be on the floor throughout the day to bring you all the news and stories from the events as it happens here in Monte Carlo.