The Latin American Poker Tour, currently being sponsored by PokerStars, had their LAPT Mar del Plata event start this week in Argentina with a $5,200 Main Event. This prestigious poker tournament was capped at 600 entrants, both internet pros and top live tournament circuit players, with two separate starting days. The LAPT Mar del Plata event is held at the Casino Central, one of Argentina’s most luxurious casino and resort destinations. The structure of the event was similar to most “Main Event” tournaments, with each player starting with $10,000 in tournament chips and blinds starting at a modest $25-$50. Unlike the WSOP Main Event, which starts with $20,000 stacks and sees levels increase every two hours and, the LAPT main events move up their blinds every hour. Although the event was capped at 600 players, approximately 280 made the long trek from around the world to Argentina to play in arguably the LAPT's most prestigious event. Day 1a took off on Thursday and featured 140 players from every corner of the planet. Notable players included Maria Mayrinck, Chris Moneymaker and illustrious names such as Boris Becker and LAPT Viña del Mar winner Fabián Ortiz. Apparently, players did not arrive at the LAPT ...