A player in the small blind three-bet to 4,000 and the big blind called, as did another opponent in early position. Ed Thompson then four-bet to 17,000 in the cutoff and the small blind folded, while the big blind then five-bet to 45,000. Only Thompson called.

The small blind checked the K♣4♣J♥ flop, and Thompson bet 16,000. His opponent called to the 7♥ turn, where Thompson moved all in for 40,000. The small blind quickly folded, and Thompson took down the big pot.

"Had me on the ropes," Thompson told her.

The field is headed off on the first break of Day 1b, with the tournament clock currently showing 115 entries.

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