How Many On The Final Table?

As already mentioned, we'll be playing right through today until a final table lineup is determined. This morning, one intelligent member of media row raised the interesting question, "How many will actually be on the final table?"

Of course this year, the final table of this event will be played solely as No Limit Hold'em rather than the mixed game format. This means that potentially the final table could be played ten or nine-handed, rather than the eight-handed tables required for mixed games.

However we are of the understanding that the final table will indeed remain eight-handed for consistency. There is also no payout jump from 10th to 9th place.

So when will we reach the final table? Some in media row have optimistically said four levels while some have said as many as six. Five levels seems to be a good line...