High Roller Day 2 Sees Felipe Ketzer Among Top Contenders
The $5,300 High Roller event at the 2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series resumes tonight with Day 2 action set to kick off at 8:00 p.m. inside the Crystal Cove Casino and Hotel. After an exciting Day 1, 40 players remain from the 54 total entries, all chasing the prestigious title and a share of the growing prize pool.
Russia’s Kirill Shcherbakov leads the pack after an impressive opening day, bagging 364,500 chips to secure the top spot heading into Day 2. Close on his heels are Atilla Saracoglu (333,500) from Turkey and Nemo Koering (305,000) of France, rounding out the top three stacks. Defending champion Jakub Michalak faces an uphill battle as he returns with just 38,500 chips, but he'll look to make a comeback and keep his title defense alive.
Start of Day 2 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirill Shcherbakov | Russia | 364,500 |
| 2 | Atilla Saracoglu | Turkey | 333,500 |
| 3 | Nemo Koering | France | 305,000 |
| 4 | Felipe Ketzer | Brazil | 250,500 |
| 5 | Mehmet Demirkol | Turkey | 237,500 |
| 6 | Aleksandr Chernikov | Russia | 213,500 |
| 7 | Ryan Mandara | United Kingdom | 213,500 |
| 8 | Mehdi Chaoui | Morocco | 207,500 |
| 9 | Candido Cappiello | Italy | 205,500 |
| 10 | Cheng Zhao | China | 191,500 |
Late registration remains open until the end of Level 12, giving new players a final chance to join the action. Play resumes at Level 9 and the tournament director will announce the plan for the day as play begins.
$5,300 High Roller Schedule
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 23 November | Day 2 | 8:00 p.m. |
| 24 November | Day 3 | 6:00 p.m. |
| 25 November | Day 4 | 1:00 p.m. |
Be sure to follow PokerNews for live updates, as Day 2 promises another thrilling chapter in this prestigious high-stakes event. Will Shcherbakov maintain his lead, or will another contender rise to the top? Stay tuned to find out!