Level 2: 100/100 (100)
Entries: 169/176

The field continues to grow and grow with the field already up to 176 entries. Hendrikus Postel and Nikola Krstevski were the latest to hit the rail near the end of Level 2.

Meanwhile, Simone Picchianti chipped up against Kenny Burke, leaving his opponent short on chips. Burke bet 7,800 into a pot slightly less than 15,000 with the 7♣T♦4♠8♠ on the board after the turn. Picchianti check-called before checking against after the 7♦ river paired the board. Burke bet nearly his entire stack with a bet of around 16,000. Picchianti instantly announced a call.

Burke turned over the 9♦8♦ for two pair after missing his open-ended straight draw. This wasn’t enough, as Picchianti held the A♥A♦ to win a big early pot.

Simone Picchianti – 90,000
Kenny Burke – 4,600

Simone Picchianti