We were just handed the official payouts for Event #1. The 144 entries created a prize pool of $61,560, and the top 15 finishers will earn a minimum payday of $1,047. The eventual winner will take home $17,236.
| Place | Payout | Place | Payout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17,236 | 7 | $2,462 | |
| 2 | $10,650 | 8 | $1,908 | |
| 3 | $7,695 | 9 | $1,539 | |
| 4 | $5,756 | 10-12 | $1,262 | |
| 5 | $4,186 | 13-15 | $1,047 | |
| 6 | $3,201 |
A few last-minute entries brought today's total to 144 before registration closed. We'll have the prize pool and payout information for you as soon as it is made available.
Level: 9
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante: 100
Action folded to Bob Koentgen in late position and he moved all in for his last 5,000. "I'm running out of time to re-enter," he explained. "Time to get busy!"
His small bet was called by the player in the small blind, and Koentgen's 
was a slight dog to his opponent's 
. However, the 
runout gave Koentgen two pair to keep him alive just before the end of the level.
A player opened to 2,000 from early position, Brian McCormick called on the button and Maurice Sessum shoved for 11,800 from the big blind. The original raiser re-shoved, and McCormick folded.
Sessum: 
Opponent: 
Sessum failed to come from behind on the 
board and he was removed from his seat. He immediately made his way to the cage to re-enter.
The registration and re-entry period will close at the end of this level, which means players have only 30 minutes to get to the cage and pay up the $500 entry fee. We're currently at 130 players and counting.
Level: 8
Blinds: 400/800
Ante: 100
We're taking our second break of the day. Play will resume 15 minutes from now.
Level: 7
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 75
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