Day 1 of The Marathon Has Run its Course
The first day of Event #23: THE MARATHON - $2,620 No-Limit Hold��em is over. The new event attracted 1,646 entries, but registration is still open until the start of play Tuesday at noon. This event offered a starting stack of 26,200 chips and 100-minute levels. The day ended with 806 players who will return for Day 2, together with any players who decide to register late.
The Day 1 chip leader is Igor Yaroshevskyy (292,600), but there are other big stacks in the running, including Rigoberto Rodriguez (280,600), Maurice Hawkins (263,000) and Bill Germanis (214,300).
Other notables in the field are Dietrich Fast (170,400), Matt Stout (98,000), Thomas Muehloecker (78,500), Bruno Politano (58,300) and Charlie Carrel (43,700).
Day 2 starts at noon. The total prize pool will be announced after play has started, so be sure to keep your eyes on PokerNews to find out what the winner will take home.