Level 6 Begins (1,017 Players)

Photo:  Poker Hall of Famer Doyle Brunson (left) tips his hat to the crowd before announcing “Shuffle Up and Deal” with WPT President Adam Pliska (right).

Level 5 comes to an end, and Level 6 begins with increased blinds of 800-1,600 and a 1,600 ante. Play continues without a break.

The tournament clock shows 1,017 players so far on Day 1B, for a tournament total of 1,632 and climbing. The prizepool has already surpassed the $15 million guarantee and is already worth more than $15.99 million. Registration remains open until the end of the dinner break (around 7:00 pm), and players are allowed one entry per starting flight.

There will be a 90-minute dinner break after Level 6 (around 5:30 pm), and action will continue tonight until the end of Level 10, shortly before 11:30 pm.