Event #9: $1,125 No-Limit Hold'em

Event #9 resumes at noon ET as John DePersio enjoys a slight chip lead over two-time ring winner Mark Fisher. Each player has maneuvered their way to a guaranteed score of at least $18,542 while the tournament's winner earns $30,000, a Circuit gold ring and 50 points toward the Casino Championship.

Here's a look at where the final table stands:

Heads-up chip counts

John DePersio - 896,000 (74 bb)
Mark Fisher - 604,000 (50 bb)

Remaining payouts

1st - $30,000 + Circuit gold ring
2nd - $18,542

Updated results

3rd: Orlando Romero - $13,202
4th: John Vale - $9,590
5th: Kristopher Bradshaw - $7,104
6th: Anthony Ruberto - $5,363
7th: Michael Newman - $4,125
8th: Jerry Wong - $3,231
9th: Jeffrey Dobring - $2,576
10th: Charles Sickmeir - $2,089
11th: Darryll Fish - $2,089
12th: Christian Rodriguez - $2,089

We will touch base with you again after the Circuit's newest ring winner dons his trophy.