Event #7: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Max

Robert "Bobby" Hodson is a few steps closer to earning his first career Circuit gold ring following a solid start to Day 2 play. Much like he was a few hours ago, Hodson is out in front of the final three players with the tournament's $10,351 top prize on the line. He claims 607,000 chips, good for more than half those in play.

Players are currently on their second 15-minute break of the day. Here's a look at where the final table stands:

Three-handed chip counts

Robert Hodson - 607,000 (50 bb)
John Barrientes - 278,000 (23 bb)
Ron Esmann - 271,000 (22 bb)

Remaining payouts

1st - $10,351 + Circuit gold ring
2nd - $6,397
3rd - $4,594

Updated results

4th: Bryce McVay - $3,316
5th: Michelle Shah - $2,396
6th: Brett Bader - $1,736
7th: Donovan Bragg - $1,262
8th: John Vale - $1,262
9th: Christopher Staats - $920
10th: Eric Brewster - $920
11th: Earl Gallegos - $673
12th: Diosdad Icawat - $673