Day 1e, the final starting flight of the 2019 Battle of Malta Main Event, attracted 634 entrants, and after nineteen 20-minute levels, 95 players booked their Day 2 place.
Russia's Petr Tiurin (575,000) bagged the chip lead and was followed by Israel's Yotam Bar-Yosef (473,000), and Irishman James McGee (402,000).
Priti Patel (), Jon Kyte (132,000), and David Lappin (120,000) also found a place in the money spots.
The players will return to action for Day 2 at 2 pm on Sunday, October 20.