The $5,300 High Roller Begins at the Gatsby Gala Series
The 2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series rolls on today with Day 1 of the $5,300 High Roller event, set in the luxurious Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino. This prestigious tournament attracts top players from around the globe, all vying for the coveted title and a significant share of the prize pool.
Earlier this year, the $5,300 High Roller took center stage at the Merit Poker Carmen Series, where Jakub Michalak emerged victorious after he outlasted a competitive field of 145 entries to claim the top prize of $174,500.
Merit Poker Carmen Series $5,300 High Roller Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakub Michalak | Poland | $174,500 |
| 2 | Halil Tasyurek | Turkey | $123,100 |
| 3 | Daniel Henriques | Portugal | $80,200 |
| 4 | Milos Skrbic | Serbia | $57,400 |
| 5 | Renan Bruschi | Brazil | $43,100 |
| 6 | Bojan Berberovic | Montenegro | $34,500 |
| 7 | Andrei Spataru | Romania | $28,500 |
| 8 | Marcin Dziubdziela | Poland | $22,900 |
| 9 | Rachid El-Yaacoubi | France | $17,100 |
This four-day affair kicks off at 8 p.m. today with Day 2 starting at the same time tomorrow, November 23. Day 3 plays out on November 24, then the fourth and final day plays out on November 25.
$5,300 High Roller Schedule
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 22 November | Day 1 | 8:00 p.m. |
| 23 November | Day 2 | 8:00 p.m. |
| 24 November | Day 3 | 6:00 p.m. |
| 25 November | Day 4 | 1:00 p.m. |
Players start with 100,000 chips and the blinds are set at 40 minutes throughout the tournament's entirety. The amount of levels played per day will be decided by the tournament directors shortly after play begins.
Late registration is open until the end of Level 12, which will be at some point during Day 2.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for comprehensive updates, live coverage, and insights as the $5,300 High Roller unfolds. Who will claim the trophy this time? Don’t miss a moment of the action!