Day 1b of the PokerStars Championship Panama Main Event is on Deck!
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It's a scorching hot day in Panama City - perfect for players to play some cards in the comfort of air conditioning at the beautiful Sortis Hotel, Spa and Casino.
Cards are in the air at 11 a.m. local time on this final starting day in the PokerStars Championship Panama $5,000 Main Event. Players begin the day with 30,000 chips and will play a total of eight, 75-minute levels before moving on to Day 2 on Thursday. A dinner break is scheduled after six levels, with scheduled breaks every two levels throughout the day.
This tournament is a freeze-out and players will complete the day with blinds at 400/800 and a 100 ante.
Stick with PokerNews throughout the entire series to find out who takes down the first-ever PokerStars Championship in Panama!