Level 17 Begins (79 Players Left)

The players return from break to begin Level 17, with increased blinds of 2,500-5,000 and a 500 ante.

With 79 players remaining, the average chip stack is about 230,000 (46big blinds). The final 54 players will finish in the money, guaranteed at least $8,630.

Action will continue tonight until the end of this level (about 1:35 am).