DANIEL SAMSON BAGS THE CHIP LEAD ON A BUSY DAY 1B OF THE 888LIVE LONDON MAIN EVENT

What happened: Daniel Samson took the chip lead on Day 1b of the 888LIVE London £1,250 Main Event at Grosvenor Victoria Casino, with 36 players surviving the flight. Key numbers: Samson bagged 459,000 chips (153 big blinds). Francisco Salvador follows with 418,500. Why it matters: Late registration stays open until the start of Day 2, so the field can grow substantially as players chase a share of the guaranteed prize pool. Play is planned to run past the money bubble and on to the final table.

Daniel Samson took the chip lead on Day 1b of the 888LIVE London £1,250 Main Event at Grosvenor Victoria Casino, with 36 players surviving the flight.

Late registration stays open until the start of Day 2, so the field can grow substantially as players chase a share of the guaranteed prize pool. Play is planned to run past the money bubble and on to the final table.