Long Distance Poker

Finally, nearly six rounds into Day 1a, the remaining tables on the outskirts of the Rio have been broken down and condensed into the Amazon room. Play began today with 14 tables near the Buzio's Seafood restaurant and another eight inside the Rio's poker room.

With the Amazon room filled to capacity, Harrah's employees made quick work of the breakdowns as more and more players were eliminated from the event. Though room for cash games and satellites were cleared first, eventually the remaining overflow in today's event were ushered down to the Amazon room to join what's left of the field.

Though the players were happy to finally be seated with everyone else, the eight-minute walk from their tables to the Rio may have been an expensive time for those short on chips.