Jason Glatzer has just been on his nightly walkabout as this is being published. Check out our facebook page for this one his and previous Martin Brundle-esque floor walks. Its 7pm here are the Battle of Malta on this extraordinary day, which looks poised to set a new record for a starting day field in the event’s 12-year history.

Let’s take our own blog based grid walk to see what’s going on at Casino Malta and the Eden Arena at this stage of proceedings on the busiest day of the event. 

Battle of Malta Main Event Day 1g

• Current Level: 8
• Players Left/Entries: 1,099/1,536

The massive starting day continues to grow and the single starting day record of 1,752 that was set in 2019 looks like it could be toppled. 

Winamax 6-Max Day 2

• Current Level: 22
• Players Left/Entries: 12/186

Twelve players remain in the Winamax sponsored 6-Max event, which will conclude this evening, but not for some time, due to its very slow structure. Simon Persson had assumed the chip lead at the last break, with 874,000, narrowly ahead of Mari Nitteberg on 839,000. 

Pot Limit Omaha

• Current Level: 5
• Players Left/Entries: 36/50

Sadly Chris Da Silva’s inaugural PLO tournament didn’t go too well, as he exited in 38th place and has opted not to re-enter. Its up to 50 entries now and is about to go on its first break of the day.

What’s On the Menu for Later?

Unfortunately the two €300 side events that were due to take place at 4pm and 6pm have fallen victim to the success of the Main Event. They have been cancelled and there is a possibility that the satellite and side event that is on tonight’s tournament schedule may go the same way. That won’t be determined until it’s clear how many players have rocked up at the start of Day 1h at 8pm, the last remaining half price flight.