Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:26 AM Local Time
Final Table Reached to Conclude Day 2
Kainalu McCue-Unciano
Day 2 is complete after the final table has been reached in the opening event of the series. The day began with 98 hopefuls and worked its way down to the final nine players after an 11-hour day of poker. The nine surviving players will return for Day 3 Tuesday at 1 p.m. to play for the gold ring and top prize of $75,364.
Heading into the final table tomorrow as the chip leader is Kainalu McCue-Unciano. McCue-Unciano bagged just over 3.3 million chips. He will be returning with 67 big blinds. Right behind McCue-Uncaino in the counts is two-time gold ring winner Doug Lee. Lee has won both of his gold rings in Las Vegas, including his first here at the Rio back in 2005.
Starting the final table fourth in chips is Nate Bandy. Bandy will have a chance to become the second player this season to win four gold rings. Bandy won three gold rings in less than a months time earlier this season.
Everyone returning tomorrow will be guaranteed at least the 9th place payout of $7,495. The full list of payouts can be found above under the "Prizepool" tab.
Final Table Chip Counts
- Day 3 will begin with 27 minutes remaining in Level 28: 25,000/50,000 with a 5,000 ante
Up-to-date results can be found above under the "Results" tab.