Day 1 has made it to the money with all remaining players getting progressively more cash as they progress.
That's not all that is going on though, as Andrew Blum explained that early today his grandson was born.
With already a life changing week, Blum hopes to continue his run as the day continues. Maybe, some of those hard earned winnings can be used to spend more time with his grandson.
The players have taken their seats and the cards are in the air, as we begin the final six levels of the day
Level: 17
Blinds: 4,000/8,000
Ante: 8,000
The remaining 408 players have stopped for dinner. They will return in 75 minutes.
Action began with the mid position player betting 15,000. After Allan Le called, the player in the dealer button raised to 24,000. Play folded round, as Le jammed all in with the three better calling.
Opponent: A♥2♥5♦J♣
Allan Le: K♥K♦10♣5♠
The board ran Q♣A♣J♠9♦9♠ with Le taking the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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400,000 | |
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Action began with players in middle position, the cutoff, the button and the small blind limping in. The big blind opted to check.
Three players checked on the K♣9♣3♦ flop and Joshua Thibodaux bet 11,000, receiving a call only from the player in the middle position.
On the A♠ turn the action was checked to Thibodaux who bet 25,000. Only the player in middle position called.
The river was the J♥ and both players checked.
"I have a king" the middle position player said. Thibodaux showed 3♣3♠K♦5♠ for a set of threes to take down a decent pot.
Thibodaux has chipped up nicely from earlier today where he was under half of a starting stack. He now sits just shy of 300,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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280,000
264,000
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264,000 |
The bubble is a stressful time for many players, with them being close enough to taste the prize pool. Luckily, players did not have to face this struggle.
With the bubble having already burst and the player count being updated, those left in the tournament will continue to fight until Day 1 ends.
Level: 16
Blinds: 3,000/6,000
Ante: 6,000
488 players remain and 480 will get into the money.
Today's total prize pool is $1,632,000. 464 players will get paid, with a min-cash being $962. First place will pay $217,102.
