The final opening flight of the Main Event has just concluded. The tournament attracted 3,196 entries of which 567 players found virtual bags into Day 2.
The 567 survivors will kick off ready for battle in 15 minutes and will play down until a winner is crowned.
888poker Ambassador Sofia "sofialovgren" Lovgren has just advanced to Day 2 with a short stack of 9,455 in the second to last opening flight.
Earlier this week, Lovgren parted with some of her wisdom on how to approach a Day 2 of this event. Her advice applies to all multi-day events and is worth a read.
Read More: 888poker Pro Sofia Lovgren Gives You Her Online Day 2 Tournament Tips
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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9,455 |
Late registration for all of the opening flights is closed with the event attracting 3,196 entrants including 253 Day 1 re-entries. This means players that cash will enjoy $55,000 in overlay on the $1 million guarantee.
The payouts have been finalized with the top 300 players guaranteed at least a $600 payout.
All players have their eyes on the monsterous $195,000 top prize slated for the winner barring any deals at the final table.
Here is a look at all of the payouts:
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $195,000 |
| 2 | $95,500 |
| 3 | $70,000 |
| 4 | $60,000 |
| 5 | $45,000 |
| 6 | $30,000 |
| 7 | $25,000 |
| 8 | $20,000 |
| 9 | $15,000 |
| 10 | $10,000 |
| 11-20 | $5,000 |
| 21-30 | $4,500 |
| 31-40 | $4,000 |
| 41-50 | $3,500 |
| 51-60 | $3,000 |
| 61-70 | $2,600 |
| 71-80 | $2,400 |
| 81-90 | $2,000 |
| 91-100 | $1,200 |
| 101-125 | $1,000 |
| 126-150 | $900 |
| 151-200 | $800 |
| 201-250 | $700 |
| 251-300 | $600 |
Here is a look at the top 10 chip counts and the 888poker Ambassador chip counts with three opening flights still remaining.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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229,262 | |
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227,527 | |
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208,325 | |
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198,337 | |
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195,103 | |
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194,118 | |
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190,356 | |
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187,700 | |
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184,589 | |
|
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177,843 | |
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44,714 | |
|
13,888 | |
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12,862 | |
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Get ready for a huge day for online poker players at 888poker!
Not only does the amazing 888Millions Superstorm wrap up its 480-event schedule that featured a site-record $8 million in guaranteed prizes but also today features the second and final day of the Millions Superstorm $320 Main Event.
At least some players will strike it big today with the Main Event boasting a massive $1 million guarantee.
The tournament featured many opening flights including three running today at 3 p.m. GMT, 5 p.m. GMT, and 6 p.m. GMT.
While many players paid the full $320 buy-in for this event, many others got in much cheaper via the tons of satellites hosted at 888poker. In addition, 888poker hosting freerolls every day allowing some players every day a chance for a massive payday for free!
Today's action will begin at Level 13 with blinds at 1,000/2,000 with an ante of 250. Blind levels will increase every 15 minutes or five minutes quicker than the 20-minute blind levels featured on most of the opening flights.
There are already 2,840 entrants at the time of this post with many more to come with still three opening flights in play.
Thus far, 399 players have made it to Day 2 with thus far Sweden's "AsaNisse4" (229,262) in the lead followed by the Brazilian duo of Vitor "vitola99" Ribeiro (227,527) and Daniel "BadBeatMaker" Almeida (208,325).
A number of 888poker Ambassadors managed to advance to Day 2 including Ana "AnaMarquez." Marquez (44,714), Dominik "888Dominik" Nitsche (13,888), and Martin "MJacobson888" Jacobson (12,862).
Day 2 will kick off at 8 p.m. GMT / 4 p.m. EDT at 888poker. Follow all the action at PokerNews as we bring you the action from beginning to end of Day 2 of the $1 million guaranteed Millions Superstorm $320 Main Event at 888poker.
888Millions SuperStorm ME - $1,000,000 GTD (DAY 2)
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