The three side events are still ongoing here at the Crown Melbourne.

There are currently 57 players remaining from a field of 311 in the Closing Event, with just 35 paid.

Meanwhile the other two final tables in progress are progressing. Currently it's five-handed in the $2,500 Deep Freeze with the remaining players all guaranteed $44,440.

Mike Maddocks leads the final seven in the $5,000 PLO with Kahle Burns also at that final table.