Time For the Main Event: Day 1a of $2,200 La Notte Degli Assi Begins
After a fun-filled week at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino, it’s time for the opening day of the Merit Poker Dolce Vita Series Main Event.
Day 1a of the $2,200 La Notte Degli Assi begins today at 12:00 p.m. local time, with tournament boasting a guaranteed $1,500,000 prize pool.
Action has been busy throughout the series, and a big field is expected as the marquee event gets underway. The schedule features four opening flights across three days of play, with Day 1a kicking things off this afternoon. That will be followed by Day 1b on Tuesday, July 30 before the last pair of flights on Wednesday, July 31.
$2,200 La Notte Degli Assi Schedule
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon. July 29 | Day 1a | 12:00 p.m. |
| Tue. July 30 | Day 1b | 12:00 p.m. |
| Wed. July 31 | Day 1c | 12:00 p.m. |
| Wed. July 31 | Day 1d | 7:00 p.m. |
| Thu. August 1 | Day 2 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Fri. August 2 | Day 3 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sat. August 3 | Day 4 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sun. August 4 | Final Day | 12:00 p.m. |
Each entrant will receive 100,000 chips, and Day 1a will begin with blinds of 200/500 and a 500 big blind ante. Players will try to navigate their way through nine levels of 60 minutes in length on the opening day, with 15-minute breaks after every two hours of play.
Players may enter as many times as they like, as the event features unlimited reentries. Late registration remains open until the end of Level 14 on Day 2.
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