Japan’s John Matsuda dominates Metro Summer Event Day 1A; 13 players advance

The Metro Summer Event 1.5 Million guaranteed kicked off with 85 entrants taking the earliest flight to try to qualify. After 9.5 hours of play, Japan’s John Matsuda topped the 13 survivors and set the bar very high for the next heat. He bagged up a staggering 367,400 amounting to 92 BB or 24.5 starting stacks. Other notables making it through were Metro regular Renniel Galvez who racked up the second largest stack of 44 BB and Cristopher Runas who was at the foot of the pole with just 6 BB. Runas can attempt for multiple stacks however only his best moves forward.

Day 1A chip counts – 13 players

John Matsuda – Japan – 367,400
Renniel Galvez – Philippines – 177,500
Arniel Uy – – Philippines – 144,100
Marciel Cerbito – Philippines – 97,300
Karr Yutuc – 78,900
J – 72,400
Arthur Ayuban – Philippines – 68,600
Rico Adrian Pecho – Philippines – 59,500
Giovanni Jariol – Philippines – 53,200
John Clyde Tan – Philippines – 52,800
Rick Jason Ambata – Philippines – 41,600
Joseph Daryl Santos – Philippines – 38,200
Cristopher Runas – Philippines – 24,100

Chips in play: 1,275,000
Average stack: 98,076

The survivors have a three day break before returning for Day 2 on Sunday, April 24. Just a reminder, Day 2 game time is earlier. Cards in the air at 12pm. This is followed by the Final Day on Monday, April 25 also at 12pm. The final two tables will see blinds increase every 40 minutes. You can track the final day action via our live updates.

Next up is MSE Day 1B on Thursday, April 21 at 3pm. We suggest getting on the felt early to start off  with a 150 BB stack. Blinds increase every 30 minutes, registration closes at 8pm daily.

Buy in: Php 5,500
Starting stack: 15,000
Opening blinds: 50 – 100
Day 1 blinds increases: every 30 minutes

Day 1A: 13 advanced out of 85 entries
Day 1B: Thursday, April 21 @3pm
Day 1C: Friday, April 22 @3pm
Day 1D: Saturday, April 23 @3pm

Registration: closes at the start of Level 10
Bagging time: end of Level 15