Lithuania's "oTLIN" has been near the top of the leaderboard since early on and just became the first player to pass 200,000 in chips in the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
207,906 | 37,179 |
The field has grown to 1,509 players plus 49 rebuys. More than 100 players have opted not to rebuy after an early elimination.
Level: 5
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 75
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"Oksana5404" has been in the chip lead ever since "whynotgamble" doubled up an opponent. Here is a look at the top five stacks.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
176,262 | 3,514 |
|
|
170,727 | 29,152 |
|
163,479 | 14,095 |
|
161,692 | 161,692 |
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|
155,043 | -1,982 |
"Whynotgamble" opened to 1,200 from middle position and got a call from "cousinwizz" from the big blind.
"Cousinwizz" check-raised a bet of 2,033 to 5,266 after the 
came on the flop and "whynotgamble" called. "Cousinwizz" then bet 8,391 after the 
came on the turn and got a call again.
The 
completed the board on the river and "cousinwizz" jammed. "Whynotgamble" took a few moments before making the call.
"Cousinwizz" with 
won the hand with trips after "whynotgamble" turned over 
for two-pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
153,526 | -41,439 |
|
93,303 |
The field has grown to 1,411 entrants plus 29 rebuys. A total of 1,351 players remain. This number will continue to fluctuate for the next few hours with late-registration not closing until 11 p.m. GMT.
Level: 4
Blinds: 250/500
Ante: 60
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
194,965 | -250 |
|
|
172,748 | 64,644 |
|
|
157,025 | 157,025 |
|
|
149,384 | 2,560 |
|
|
141,575 | 33,307 |
Players are on their first six-minute break of the tournament.