Bubble Set to Burst as Lex Live Main Event Continues With Day 2
Following three action packed starting flights here at the Casino Barcelona, it's time for Day 2 of the Lex Live Main Event.
The tournament is expected to play down to the money and beyond today as at least 108 players return to the felt in the hope of running deep and claiming the title.
Marc Segura of Spain is the overall chip leader after topping Day 1c with 455,000 chips, way out in front of the competition.
Segura's nearest rival is Jordi Granell Diaz, also from Spain, who has 313,000, followed by Jesse van Stegeren of the Netherlands with 287,500.
Top Ten Day 2 Chip Counts
Rank | Player | Chip Count |
---|---|---|
1 | Marc Segura | 455,000 |
2 | Jordi Granell Diaz | 313,000 |
3 | Jesse van Stegeren | 287,500 |
4 | Matias Arroyo | 284,500 |
5 | Jaume Alomar | 273,000 |
6 | Guy Yakob Rozenblum | 267,000 |
7 | Pablo Garcia | 266,000 |
8 | Harcharan Dogra | 259,500 |
9 | Pedro Menor Perez | 248,000 |
10 | Damiano Aloi | 237,000 |
Of course, rankings can change in an instant when action resumes. The chip leaders will be ruthlessly pursued by a field of recreational players, pros and Twitch streamers alike, among them Maciej Gut (131,500), PokerStars Team Pro Sebastian Huber (108,000), Oliver Hutchins (65,000), and Team Pro Georgina James (53,000).
Blinds will resume at Level 15 and run for 40 minutes, with a 20-minute break every three levels.
The tournament is set to resume at 3 p.m. local time. Late registration remains open until the start of Day 2, at which point full entry numbers and prize pools will be confirmed.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates straight from the tournament floor.