WSOP-C Calgary Main Event Kicks Off Strong, Topping $1M in Prizes
The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) Calgary Main Event is off to a strong start, with the first flight of the $2,300 NLH Main Event seeing 22 survivors from an initial 188 entries. The money bubble burst at 19 players, with 29 players receiving payouts on Day 1a. The event is expected to surpass $1 million in prize money.
Day 1a concluded with Ruoxiao Shi at the top of the chip counts, bagging 873,000 in chips. Nicholas Teeuwen, a previous Main Event winner, held the second-largest stack. Day 1b begins at 11 AM on Friday, with players starting with 40,000 in chips. Late registrants for Day 1b can enter for the first 12 levels, starting with 10 big blinds for Level 13. Play will continue into the money on Day 1b, ensuring that the field reaches 15% of the total entries before ending the day.
The WSOP-C Calgary Main Event continues to attract a strong field, with the total prize pool expected to exceed $1 million. As play progresses into Day 1b, the competition remains fierce, with many players vying for a chance to win the prestigious title.
