Welcome to Day 1a of PokerStars Championship Panama Main Event
Two months ago, Christian Harder became the first PokerStars Championship Main Event winner when he claimed the title at PokerStars Championship Bahamas to usher in a new era. Now, here at PokerStars Championship Panama, it's time to begin the process of crowning the next winner as the $5,300 Main Event is set to get underway.
Cards are set to begin flying at 11 a.m. local time here in Panama City at Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino. Things begin modestly enough with eight levels of action, scheduled to last 75 minutes apiece. Blinds begin at 50/100 and players will get 30,000 to begin the tournament. They play through 400/800/100 before bagging up.
Unlike many tournaments nowadays, this one is a straight-up freezeout — reentry will not be allowed. Registration will be open throughout the day, stretching into the start of Thursday's Day 2.
Stay tuned for live updates throughout the day here on PokerNews to see who gets off to a good start in the race to become the next PokerStars Championship winner.