The first day witnessed the Battle of Malta Main Event field grow to 608 entries. Humberto Lopes Galindo leads the way after bagging up 1,146,000 in chips on Day 1a.
There is already €239,163 in the prize pool with still seven more opening flights to go. Today’s action is already a barnburner with already 260 entries in the mix and counting before the first break.
Best of luck to all BoM players to advancing to Wednesday’s final table. There is a long journey ahead, so make sure to get rest when you can and stay hydrated.
Flight | Entries | Survivors | Prize Pool + | Chip Leader | Chips |
Catania | 111 | 8 | €27,944 | Andrea Savasto | 621,000 |
Day 1a | 364 | 54 | €183,274 | Humberto Lopes Galindo | 1,146,000 |
Day 1b | 133 | 10 | €27,944 | Krystian Nalepka | 599,000 |
Total Before Day 1c | 608 | 72 | €239,163 | Humberto Lopes Galindo | 1,146,000 |

Day 1a Chip Leader Humberto Lopes Galindo