Main Event Day 1a
Level 7: 300/600 (600)
Entries: 122/192
Prize Pool: €700,000 GTD

Dario Barone, who won the €600 Main Event during the 2023 Battle of Malta (Summer Edition), opened to 1,300 from the Hi-jack. Marflene Cricchiola then moved all in for 12,500 from the Cut-off, and Barone made the call once action came back to him.

Marflene Cricchiola: Q♣2♣
Dario Barone: Q♥T♥

The board spelled out 8♣3♣8♦J♥8♠, and Cricchiola rose from his chair, preparing to leave the tournament area. The dealer then made him aware that it was in fact a split pot, and he sat back down.

Dario Barone: 47,000
Marflene Cricchiola: 13,000