The 43rd edition of Banco Casino Masters boasts a €250,000 guarantee for a €170 entry. Three days of action have seen 435 entries, advancing 44 players to Day 2, some of whom claimed the Chipleader Bonus. This bonus offers a total of €2,600 in each flight to the top three chip leaders. The Main Event battles continue until Sunday, January 18, with Day 2. However, the trophy will be awarded on Monday, January 19, during the final day, all captured by our cameras.
Yesterday's action included two flights, with the one at 3:00 PM attracting 125 entries. This resulted in 13 more players earning their Day 2 tickets. Lukas Johannes Muth from Austria bagged the biggest stack and took home the €1,500 Chipleader Bonus.
Banco Casino Masters €250,000 GTD – 1C:
Entries: 125
Later at 10:00 PM, a Turbo flight with 15-minute levels was on deck, drawing 54 entries. Five players advanced, led by Marián Stangel, who boosted his bankroll with €1,500.
Banco Casino Masters €250,000 GTD – 1D Turbo:
Entries: 54
Aside from the Masters Main Event, yesterday also featured the Main Event of the PLO Masters with a €20,000 guarantee. Omaha enthusiasts clashed for a spot in the finals. The €250 buy-in was paid 20 times, with 8 players advancing. Today, flight 1B of the PLO Masters offers another chance to advance and compete for the €20,000 guaranteed prize pool.
PLO Masters €20,000 GTD - 1A:
Friday's schedule promises two Main Event flights at 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM. The traditional High Roller with a €20,000 guarantee and a €550 buy-in will kick off at 5:00 PM. The 1B flight of the PLO Masters Main Event follows at 7:00 PM.
