The survivors from all four starting flights of the 2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series $3,300 Main Event will converge today at noon local time for Day 2 at the Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino.
Late registration and reentries remain open until the end of Level 14, allowing for the field to grow even larger before the final count is set. Once registration closes, the much-awaited prizepool and payouts will be confirmed and posted.
Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|
| 1 | Mikhail Zavoloka | Russia | 667,000 |
| 2 | Kirill Shcherbakov | Russia | 645,500 |
| 3 | Mukhtor Nasiradinov | Russia | 617,000 |
| 4 | Felipe Ketzer | Brazil | 570,500 |
| 5 | Aleksei Gortikov | Russia | 553,000 |
| 6 | Daniyar Aubakirov | Kazakhstan | 539,000 |
| 7 | Dmitry Yurasov | Russia | 531,000 |
| 8 | Amir Hassan | Turkey | 530,000 |
| 9 | [Removed:544] | Austria | 506,000 |
| 10 | Dauren Zhaparov | Kazakhstan | 500,000 |
Leading the charge into Day 2 is Mikhail Zavoloka, who topped the Day 1a field with 667,000 chips, while Kirill Shcherbakov (645,500) and Mukhtor Nasiradinov (617,000) round out the top three overall stacks. Day 1c’s chip leader, Amir Hassan, also brings a strong showing into Day 2 with 530,000 chips after an impressive performance yesterday.
With so many notable players advancing, including decorated champions and emerging talents, the competition promises to be fierce as the field continues its journey toward the prestigious title and the eventual winner is crowned on December 1.
Main Event Schedule
| Date | Day | Start Time |
|---|
| Thursday, November 28 | Day 2 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Friday, November 29 | Day 3 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, November 30 | Day 4 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, December 01 | Final Day | 1:00 p.m. |
Stay tuned as PokerNews brings you all the updates, action, and drama from this exciting Main Event!
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Aleksei GortikovDaniyar AubakirovDauren ZhaparovDmitry YurasovFelipe KetzerKirill ShcherbakovMikhail ZavolokaMukhtor Nasiradinov
