Event #4 – Day 1E Archives | Page 2 of 2 | MILLIONS North America 2018

No surprise in the leadership department

Level: 4
Small Blind: 7K
Big Blind: 14K
Button Ante: 14K
Chip Average: 1.17M
Remaining: 83
Entries: 97

2018/04/27 - 22:30 by Jôle Simard

Noeung Troeung, after just three 40-minute levels, is far ahead with a whopping stack of 4,760,000 chips. This is by far the most dust-stirring start we’ve seen so far in all Day 1s. That’s 340 big blinds!

Troeung is a solid local. He counts over 250K in live earnings, the vast majority of which was earned right here at Playground Poker Club. He is also known for rounding big cash games.

Here is a list of stacks above the 2-million mark:

First name \| Prénom	Last name \| Nom	Stack \| Tapis
Noeung	Troeung	4,760,000
Rubens	Tarzia	2,385,000
Paul	Saab	2,350,000
William	Firebaugh	2,205,000
Christopher	Hinchcliffe	2,060,000
Mark	Salerno	2,005,000
Mathieu	Boucher	2,000,000

Turbo action

Level: 3
Small Blind: 6K
Big Blind: 12K
Button Ante: 12K
Chip Average: 1.18M
Remaining: 79
Entries: 93

2018/04/27 - 22:12 by Playground Poker

Even though we’re still in the first three levels of play, we can really see the difference in the way participants are playing. Since tonight is a turbo, there is much more action in the early stages. We’ve already seen a few all-ins and play is very aggressive.

Stewart Chantler was able to double his stack in a hand against Ivan Mamuzic. Bets weren’t that big before the flop but that didn’t last too long.

Board: :10h

Mamuzic made a 400K bet, which was huge considering the size of the pot. Chantler seized the opportunity as he flopped a set and pushed all-in with a little more than 800K. Mamuzic had to make the call with his , but unfortunately he was already behind and the following two streets didn’t help him much.

Chantler:

Turn:

River :

Meanwhile on another table, a similar situation happened between Charles Furey and Alex Barbosa. Furey committed his entire stack after the flop was opened and Barbosa made the call with a set of ladies. Furey’s two pairs on the flop didn’t stand a chance but he wasn’t covered so he’s still in the game and can try to rebuild his stack.

Barbosa:

Furey:

Board:

Noeung Troeung charges Day 1E

Level: 3
Small Blind: 6K
Big Blind: 12K
Button Ante: 12K
Chip Average: 1.14M
Remaining: 80
Entries: 91

2018/04/27 - 21:38 by Jôle Simard

Only two levels have passed, and Noeung Troeung has already amassed more than four stacks! He is sprinting towards the first break, and we caught one of his numerous wins. On the flop, he was checked into, and bet 220K. His opponent, Patrick Quinn, raised to 475K.

Flop:

Troeung went ahead and moved all-in, which sent Quinn to the tank. He wasn’t sure what to do, and took the time to pay his waitress to let the hand information simmer down. He was trying to decide if he was being bluffed or if Troeung had it… again. He called.

Troeung:
Quinn:

Run out:

A few early shots of the field

Level: 2
Small Blind: 5K
Big Blind: 10K
Button Ante: 10K
Chip Average: 1.1M
Remaining: 76
Entries: 84

2018/04/27 - 21:04 by Playground Poker

In the previous four Day 1s, a total of 1,396 entries were accounted. The amount for tonight’s flight is increasing by the minute. We are now a 84 entries including 3 re-entries.

Here are a few early shots of the field:

Main Event Day 1E is underway

Level: 1
Small Blind: 5K
Big Blind: 10K
Button Ante: 5K
Chip Average: 1M
Remaining: 60
Entries: 62

2018/04/27 - 20:28 by Playground Poker

Tonight is the last Day 1 for the Main Event – Day 1E has the same structure than the other ones except that it’s a turbo. Blinds are increasing every 40 minutes instead of every hour and they will also play 8 levels tonight. So far, there are 62 entries but we are expecting many more. Players have the entire Day 1 to enter the Event.

Good luck to all participants!

Coming up: Day 1E in the MILLIONS Main Event

2018/04/27 - 19:42 by

The final Day 1 in the MILLIONS Main Event is Day 1E – the Turbo flight! Blind levels in this starting flight will be just 40 minutes long, and the whole day will wrap up just after 2:00am. Players will still have the same option to enter and re-enter once each during the Turbo flight – so you might say this is the most efficient way to play your way to Day 2.

Everyone in the event should remember, though, that you also have the option to enter or re-enter on Day 2 – both of them (2A and 2B). Registration in the event remains open until the end of the break following level 12 in the tournant – which is to say, through the first 4 levels of either Day 2. So even if you book a decent stack through to Day 2, it’s not a bad idea to either book a second stack through tonight or to buy-in directly to the other Day 2. Then on Day 3 the tournament will be best-stack-forward and everyone will restart with their greatest holdings.

In any case, the action tonight starting at 8:00pm should be fierce and quick as new players join the event for the first time – but others who may have already fired a bullet or two try and make good on the investment they’ve already made.

Good luck!