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Amsterdam Master Classics of Poker Main Event Day 2

Just 43 Players Remain as €2 Million Prize Pool Looms

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Julian Thew is among the leaders At the Amsterdam Master Classics of PokerThe Amsterdam Master Classics main event played down to 43 players yesterday, just 12 players from the bubble. Players return today to begin the chase for the €637,980 top prize.

The top 10 chip leaders at the end of day two were:

Kristoffer Thorsson — 424,500
Kenny Hallaert — 328,300
Andras Nemeth — 321,900
Ben Roberts — 163,000
Julien Thew (pictured) — 153,800
Nico Behling — 145,600
Paul Berende — 143,900
Tim van der Riet — 132,100
Jean Montury — 129,100
Henry Boutboul — 124,400

The event attracted 342 players creating a prize pool of €2,050,000. Last year’s winner was Jan Sorensen who busted during yesterday’s play.