After the impressive start of Day 1A, the second flight of the Balkan Poker Championship #3 at the Apollonia poker room delivered yet another highly competitive session. This time the field consisted of 74 entries plus 29 re-entries, creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the day. With participation continuing to rise, the prize pool has already reached €59,200, and is expected to grow significantly in the upcoming flights.
At the top of today’s chip counts stands Aris Christodoulidis, who closed out the day in commanding fashion following a hard-fought battle in the late levels.
Day 1B Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Chips |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aris Christodoulidis | 680,000 |
| 2 | Kostas Dimadis | 622,000 |
| 3 | Phi Vu Nguyen | 612,000 |
| 4 | V.M. | 560,000 |
| 5 | Giorgos Bouzoukis | 509,000 |
| 6 | Argyris Matzinos | 440,000 |
| 7 | Stavros Sianos | 379,000 |
| 8 | Kyriakos Pantakidis | 356,000 |
| 9 | Giorgos Noitakis | 341,000 |
| 10 | Alexandros Davoutis | 202,000 |
| 11 | Pantelis Patralis | 189,000 |
| 12 | Giorgos Kotzadakis | 150,000 |
| 13 | Merkourios Dravalos | 106,000 |
With two starting flights completed and more to come, expectations are high as the festival heads into its crucial stages. Stay tuned for continued updates, highlights, and full coverage from the Balkan Poker Championship #3 at Apollonia Casino.
Friday, November 28 – Schedule
A full day of action awaits at the Balkan Poker Championship #3:
- 11:00 (local time) – €80 Main Satellite with 3 tickets guaranteed
- 13:00 (local time) – Day 1C of the €350 Main Event featuring €150,000 GTD
- 20:30 (local time) – €70 Bomb All-in Main Satellite
- 21:00 (local time) – Day 1D (Turbo) of the €350 Main Event with €150,000 GTD