Welcome to Day 1C coverage of Event 1 of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Event 1 is a $500 + $60 NLH a re-entry tournament with a $1 Million Guaranteed prize pool and six starting flights. Here is a look at the schedule for those starting flights:

Day 1A: Thursday, March 27 – 286 Entries/59 players remaining
Day 1B: Thursday, March 27 – 278 Entries/59 players remaining
Day 1C: Friday, March 28 – 11 a.m.
Day 1D: Friday, March 28 – 7 p.m.
Day 1E: Saturday, March 29 – 11 a.m.
Day 1F: Saturday, March 29 – 7 p.m.
Day 2: Sunday, March 30 – 1 p.m.

After yesterday’s two starting flights, 118 players remain from 564 total entries. On top of the chip counts so far is David Shaw with 276,800 (Day 1A chip leader), followed by Robert Williams with 275,000 and Mina Akladious with 254,800 (Day 1B chip leader).

Each Day 1 flight will consist of 14, 30-minute levels. Unlimited re-entries are available through the start of Level 5 and any players eliminated after Level 5 can enter in subsequent starting flights. The chip leader at the end of each flight will receive $1,000 and players who survive will return for Day 2 on Sunday, March 30 at 1 p.m.