Faraz Jaka opened to 3,000 from the lojack position and was called by both players in the blinds.
The flop came 
and both blinds checked to Jaka, who continued for 3,500. Only the player in the small blind called.
The turn brought the 
and action checked to Jaka, who again fired — this time for 10,000. The player in the small blind folded after a little thought and Jaka flung his cards to the dealer before scooping the pot.
Level: 11
Blinds: 1,000/1,500
Ante: 1,500
On a 
board, Nadya Magnus checked from early position to her opponent in the hijack, who bet 9,000. Magnus called.
The river brought the and Magnus checked again. Her opponent quickly checked back and Magnus showed 
for top pair, top kicker. Her opponent mucked, awarding the pot to Magnus.
Now that dinner break is over, players will no longer be able to enter for Day 1a.
In total, there were 251 entries. Of those, 99 remain in the field.
On a board reading 
, Jared Jaffee (big blind) was facing a bet from his opponent (under the gun) large enough to put him at risk for his last 27,000. Jaffee tanked for quite some time before opting to fold and preserve his remaining stack.
Level: 10
Blinds: 600/1,200
Ante: 1,200
Players are currently on their 45-minute dinner break.
Faraz Jaka has just entered and taken his seat. He'll have some work to do, as his starting stack is worth just 25 big blinds at this stage of the tournament.
Eyal Bensimhon opened to 2,200 from the lojack and action folded around to the player in the big blind, who three-bet to 6,000. Bensimhon called and the two saw a flop of 
The player in the big blind continued for 12,000 and Bensimhon announced "all-in" before sliding his stack into the middle. His opponent called off for less and hands were tabled.
Bensimhon: 
Big blind: 
Bensimhon had flopped middle set to assume a commanding lead. The turn and 
river failed to improve Bensimhon's opponent and he was eliminated.
Level: 9
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante: 1,000
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