James Morrissey Tops Day 1A of PartyPoker Tour Cork Mini Main Event
134 entries on Day 1A lifts the €150 event to a €16,750 prize pool ahead of Day 2
Key Takeaways
- James Morrissey finished Day 1A as chip leader with 640,000 chips.
- Day 1A drew 134 entries, adding €16,750 to the €50,000 guaranteed prize pool.
- Exactly 20 players advanced from Day 1A and are already in the money.
- Michal Plichta bagged 578,000 and Jaime Staples bagged 546,000.
James Morrissey bagged the largest stack in Day 1A of the PartyPoker Tour Cork Mini Main Event on 10 November 2026, finishing with 640,000 chips. The €150 buy-in flight attracted 134 entries, increasing the advertised €50,000 guarantee by €16,750; exactly 20 players advanced to Day 2 and are already in the money.
Flight results and chip counts
The opening flight at Cork’s Macau Sporting Club produced the night’s top stacks. Morrissey finished on top with 640,000, followed by Michal Plichta on 578,000 and PartyPoker Ambassador Jaime Staples with 546,000. Other leading bagged stacks included Wai Hang Wong with 468,000 and Shawn Jose with 414,000.
Day 1A drew 134 entries into the €150 Mini Main Event, carrying a guaranteed prize pool of €50,000. The flight added €16,750 to that guarantee through entries. Thirty-minute blind levels were used and 20 players survived to the resumption on Wednesday, all already in the payout positions.
Notable players, exits and the final hand
Several Tour Team members appeared during the flight but failed to progress. Joe Beevers, Rebecca Hardisty and Niall Farrell were active on Day 1A yet did not bag for Day 2. Joe Beevers finished 48th after his pocket threes ran into Hassan Adan’s pocket eights. Rebecca Hardisty eliminated Michael O’Donoghue with ace‑queen before exiting in 27th place. Kevin Brzozowski, who placed sixth in the Mini Main Event at the Castellón stop, did not secure a Day 2 seat at Cork.
The flight closed with a dramatic all‑in on the river. Zeik Tuit shoved with ace‑ten against Aidan Foley’s queen‑jack; Tuit led until a jack arrived on the river, giving Foley a pair and ending Tuit’s run.
Schedule and player amenities
Play continues with two further starting flights and satellites in Cork. The immediate schedule following Day 1A included Day 1B at 14:00, a €30 Target Stack Satellite at 18:00 and a Day 1C Turbo at 20:00. The PartyPoker Tour is running the festival under its “Putting Players First” promise, offering no hidden fees and transparent structures.
Attendees at Macau Sporting Club can also participate in the PartyPoker Tour Wheel for guaranteed prizes, collect final stamps for the 25th Anniversary Loyalty Card campaign, and enjoy live music from local artist Andy Dunne before Day 2. The PartyPoker Tour’s first Irish stop continues across a seven‑day festival of events and satellites; survivors of Day 1A return on Wednesday for the next stage of the Mini Main Event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who finished as the Day 1A chip leader at PartyPoker Tour Cork?
James Morrissey finished Day 1A as chip leader with 640,000 chips. He led the flight after 134 entries in the €150 Mini Main Event on 10 November 2026.
How many players advanced from Day 1A and what was the prize pool effect?
Exactly 20 players advanced from Day 1A and all are already in the money. The flight’s 134 entries increased the €50,000 guaranteed prize pool by €16,750.
Which notable players bagged top stacks in Day 1A?
Michal Plichta bagged 578,000 and PartyPoker Ambassador Jaime Staples bagged 546,000. Wai Hang Wong and Shawn Jose also bagged significant stacks of 468,000 and 414,000 respectively.
What was the dramatic final hand that ended Day 1A?
The concluding hand saw Zeik Tuit all‑in with ace‑ten against Aidan Foley’s queen‑jack; a jack on the river gave Foley a pair and eliminated Tuit, bringing Day 1A to an end.
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