Action Slows
Sachinidis' take on the matter was that, "12 hours was too long to play without a dinner". At this point Jeffreys pointed out that play would only be around 9 hours in duration.
The structure is such that the players will play 9 hours straight and then bag and tag. Except for the ten minute breaks every three levels, there will be no other scheduled stoppages in play.
As a side-note former Aussie Millions champion Tony Bloom busted shortly before the last break.