Play has really progressed throughout the day and the top stacks are beginning to break away from the pack.
Here is a look at the top stacks in the room:
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
85,000 | |
|
85,000 | |
|
75,000 | |
|
|
72,000 | |
|
65,000 |
There are entries so far, the largest number so far of the first three flights.
The prize pool has ballooned to over $107,000, absolutely smashing the guarantee of $75,000.
114 players remain going into the last level before the color-up break, after which time registration will close.
Level: 8
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 75
Peter DeSantis has chipped up significantly and he has told us how he got there.
DeSantis raised his button with pocket threes and there were two callers. The flop came 
, and one player bet 2,000. DeSantis raised to 4,000 and he called. The turn was 
. His opponent bet 5,000 and he called again. The river was 
. DeSantis' opponent bet 5,000 and he raised all in to 20,000. His opponent called and when he tabled pocket threes he mucked, sending the pot DeSantis' way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
85,000
65,000
|
65,000 |
Level: 7
Blinds: 250/500
Ante: 50
The number of entries today has surpassed 155, which means the total prize pool across three flights so far has brought this opening event's prize pool over $100,000!
Registration is still open until 2:25PM, and there is also another flights beginning at 6:00PM.
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Level: 6
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 50
Peter DeSantis has traveled here from Ontario, Canada and is looking for another win to add to his list of cashes. His last win was four years ago in Atlantic City, and he is looking to make his mark after being away from the United States for a while.
DeSantis has chipped up a little bit and wanted us to know he got them by bluffing with six-high on the river.
Look for DeSantis in the counts as he tries to run up a stack today.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
20,000 |
Level: 5
Blinds: 150/300
Ante: 25
The remaining 114 players are on their first break of the day. Play resumes at 12:10PM.
Registration closes after another four levels at approximately 2:25PM.
