Wednesday, September 14, 2016 1:54 AM Local Time
End of Day 1 Chip Counts
Following in the footsteps of Event #6, the NLHE Six Max tournament is sending three players into Day 2. The second and final day of Event #7 features a field of 30-somethings, who will face off to determine a champion and new WSOP gold ring owner.
David Aker holds a commanding chip lead over his two opponents, David Nicholson and Derrick Sonnier. Aker and Nicholson look to add another gold ring to their already impress Circuit careers. This will be Aker's 21st Circuit cash and Nicholson's 43rd Circuit cash.
Here is a breakdown of the chip count standings:
Chip Leader: David Aker - 1,315,000 (109 bbs)
2nd in Chips: David Nicholson - 227,000 (18 bbs)
Short Stack: Derrick Sonnier -209,000 (17 bbs)
-Play will begin at Level 22 with blinds at 6,000/12,000 and an ante of 2,000