The exits are coming thick and fast and at this rate it doesn’t look like it will be a late finish, with just seven more players to go before the day will draw to a close. This next batch of foot soldiers were felled during the last level of play, each cashing for €2,640.

One of the unfortunates to see their tournament life fizzle out was Antoine Talvard. He’s a regular attendee of the Battle of Malta and has cashed many times in the main event and side events. He notched up another flag, but doesn’t yet get the really deep run he’s been grinding for.