The final 31 players went on a 20-minute break. Whether or not this is the last one depends on whether eight more players will hit the rail in the two hours that follow after the break.

Stacks are still deep despite the blinds will increase to 1,500/3,000 with a 3,000 big blind ante. We will be updating shortly with some of the bigger stacks from around the room.

Stay tuned to the conclusion of the first of six opening flights of the 2023 Battle of Malta Autumn Edition Main Event.