Event 1: Short Tables
As players continue to filter in, slowly filling out the tables one by one, many tables are being contested short-handed. Most tables seem to house about six runners, with some featuring three-handed battles for the currently-tiny blinds.
We witnessed the tail end of one of the first big pots of the tournament at a five-handed table in the middle of the room, when John Betancourt fired 6,300 from the button with the board reading 
. His opponent in the small blind called immediately, and Betancourt rolled over 
for two pair. His opponent mucked, and the Pittsburgh native has a leg up on the field early.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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32,000
32,000
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32,000 |