Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em

The final table has finally been reached in Event #1 - $365 No-Limit Hold'em after a long money bubble. Play stalled with 16 players remaining, which was the money bubble, but then picked up quickly after. The final nine players are all guaranteed at least the ninth place money of $1,100.

Here is a look at the final table seating assignments and chip counts:

Seat 1: Bill Watchman - 280,500 (56 BBs)
Seat 2: Craig Nichous - 150,000 (30 BBs)
Seat 3: Tom Masinter - 97,500 (19 BBs)
Seat 4: Tim Phillips - 144,000 (28 BBs)
Seat 5: Craig Gold - 86,000 (17 BBs)
Seat 6: Steve Foutty - 115,000 (23 BBs)
Seat 7: Mark Threadgill - 105,000 (21 BBs)
Seat 8: Anthony Banuelos - 166,500 (33 BBs)
Seat 9: Robert Angeleri - 316,000 (63 BBs)

- 30 minutes remain in Level 18: 2,500/5,000 with a 500 ante

Play will continue tonight through Level 21. Players that are still remaining will return tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Day 2 and the conclusion of the tournament.