The excitement surrounding the 2024 World Series of Poker Circuit Sanremo €1,000 Main Event intensified as Day 1b unfolded at the luxurious Casinò Sanremo. After the first day of play saw 43 players advance to Day 2, another 70 players secured their spots by the end of Day 1b, culminating in a significant total of 453 entries from an initial field of 281 entrants.
A Day of Strategy and Skill
Players battled through a grueling schedule of twelve 45-minute levels, striving to maneuver through the extensive competition. As the clock wound down, the remaining players made their mark, highlighted by the impressive performance of Angelo Marrone, who bagged an astonishing 493,000 chips, earning him the title of chip leader as the day concluded.
Dramatic Shift in Chip Counts
The chip dynamics saw notable shifts as Claudio Di Giacomo held the lead up until the very last hand, only to lose a pivotal pot to Maxwell Young, leaving him with 482,500 chips. This dramatic turn of events created an electrifying atmosphere among the players and spectators alike. Here’s how the top chip counts shaped up at the end of Day 1b:
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelo Marrone | Italy | 493,000 | 164 |
| 2 | Claudio Di Giacomo | Italy | 482,500 | 161 |
| 3 | Daniele Cori | Italy | 460,000 | 153 |
| 4 | Marco Regonaschi | Italy | 451,000 | 150 |
| 5 | Francesco Biribad | Italy | 432,000 | 144 |
| 6 | Martina Pellegrini | Italy | 394,000 | 131 |
| 7 | Adrian Ziemichod | Poland | 386,000 | 129 |
| 8 | Luigi Minolfi | Italy | 355,000 | 118 |
| 9 | Gabriele Lepore | Italy | 345,000 | 115 |
| 10 | Danilo Colomba | Italy | 340,000 | 113 |
Notable Players in Attendance
The event also witnessed the presence of seasoned veterans and noteworthy competitors, including Tahar Said, a finalist from the previous year who managed to secure 275,000 chips despite a tough decision to fold pocket jacks just before the dinner break. In contrast, his friend and WSOP bracelet winner, Antonin Teisseire, narrowly missed out on a Day 2 spot.
Celebrated players such as Giovanni Rosadoni (102,500), Ilija Savevski (78,500), and Giuliano Bendinelli (112,000) demonstrated their poker prowess and made it to Day 2, each showcasing tactical brilliance throughout the day. Among them, Mahaut was fresh off a WSOPC ring victory in the €400 Superstack event, adding an extra layer of competitiveness to the proceedings.
Upsets and Eliminations
Despite the edge of thrill and excitement, Day 1b was not without its disappointments. Defending champion Georgios Tsouloftas, along with prominent names such as Paolo Boi, Moundir Zoughari, Florian Ribouchon, and Sarah Herzali, all failed to bag chips, signaling a tough day for many well-regarded players.
Looking Ahead
As the event progresses, players still have opportunities to advance with Day 1c scheduled for Saturday, November 9, at 1 p.m., mirroring the structure of the earlier flight. Furthermore, a Turbo Day 1d will start at 8 p.m. with tighter 20-minute levels, adding to the intensity in the lead-up to Day 2.
Stay tuned for further coverage from PokerNews as we continue to follow this exciting tournament, capturing all the high-stakes action that unfolds in the picturesque backdrop of Casinò Sanremo. As the stakes rise and the competition deepens, who will emerge victorious in this illustrious event? Time will tell!
