Romano Leads Following First Break; 148 Entries and Growing

$350 No Limit Hold’em Re-Entry ($150,000 Guaranteed)
Level 4: 150/300/50 Ante
Entries: 148

Play is underway following the first break in Day 1 of the Deep Stack Series opening event. The clock shows 148 entries to this point with late registration and re-entry available until the start of Day 2.

A slew of notables have taken to the felt with Max Romano leading the way at 113,500 chips. Romano, who hails from Lebanon, is the only player in six-digit territory and has a comfortable lead over fellow big stacks Juan Rodriguez (73,000) and Michael Newman (71,000).

Max Romano's 113,500-chip stack — Max Romano’s 113,500-chip stack

Others in the event include Nancy Birnbaum, Erik Christensen, Lou Stadler and Ray Ruszkowksi.

Level 4 is freshly underway with blinds of 150/300 and a 50 ante. Another look at the field will be provided during the 40-minute break which occurs just after 5:30 p.m.