Level 18 Begins (190 Players Remain)

Level 18 begins with increased blinds of 3,000-6,000 with a big blind ante of 6,000. There are about 190 players remaining, making the average stack about 222,000 (37 bb). Only 176 players make the money.

There will be a dinner break after Level 24 (about 6:30 p.m.) and play will conclude today once the final table is reached.