Van Gerwen started proceedings off in a close clash with Stephen Bunting in which both players threw brilliant darts.
It was a brilliant 106 average from Mighty Mike as he moves through to tonight.
Gurney saw off Matthew Edgar in the second game to set up a tie with MVG.
He won 6-3 with a 92.35 average, 27% on the doubles and 2 maximums thrown.
Finally Smith came through in a whitewash win over Steve Beaton.
It was a clinical display from the St Helens ace who averaged 103.
As per the draw bracket, he will play John Henderson or Dave Chisnall.
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