The first flight of the Poker Green tournament at Melincué Casino & Resort had a full attendance of 60 players, with many rebuys expected to be confirmed on Day 2. Top players included Mauricio Domínguez with 283,500 chips, Monica Cardoso with 282,500, and Jorge Yranek with 231,000. A player was disqualified for retaining chips improperly. Day 1B starts at 7:30 p.m. on January 29.