The R8K Ultimate: Chip Counts

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-07-28

The R8K Ultimate

Gareth Duncan leads the field going into the first break at the R8K Ultimate Tournament.

Four levels in and two hours into play, Gareth Duncan has surged into the chip lead with 595,000 (298 BB). Herbert sits second on 460,000 (230 BB), while Vygandas completes the top three with 395,000 (198 BB).

The field has grown to 85 entries, creating a prize pool of R578,000. The average stack currently stands at 215,000.

The tournament has already surpassed its R500,000 guaranteed prize pool, with the total expected to continue climbing as registration remains open into Day 2.

Chip Counts

| # | Player | Chips | Big Blinds | | ---: | :--- | ---: | ---: | | 1 | Gareth Duncan | 595,000 | 298 | | 2 | Herbert | 460,000 | 230 | | 3 | Vygandas | 395,000 | 198 | | 4 | Neville Mutsvangwa | 340,000 | 170 | | 5 | S.N. | 325,000 | 163 |