Level 21 Begins (38 Players Remaining)

Photo:  T.J. Shepherd (center) earned the one-billionth dollar in World Poker Tour history.

The players return from break to begin Level 21, with increased blinds of 6,000-12,000 and a 2,000 ante.

With 38 players remaining from a field of 763, the average chip stack is about 602,000 (50 bb). The field is in the money, with these players guaranteed at least $11,875 each. The remaining prizepool is listed below.

The WPT awarded its one-billionth dollar today when T.J. Shepherd was eliminated in 47th place by Allan Le. For earning the one-billionth dollar in WPT history, Shepherd receives a prize package that includes entry into next season’s WPT Legends of Poker and accommodations at the Bicycle Hotel & Casino. You can read more about it by clicking here.

The field is playing eight-handed today, with the Action Clock in use. Play will continue tonight until there are three tables remaining (24 players).

1st:  $668,692*
2nd:  $364,370
3rd:  $217,040
4th:  $161,490
5th:  $120,775
6th:  $91,825
7th:  $72,985
8th:  $57,190
9th:  $43,570
10th-12th:  $31,510
13th-15th:  $26,550
16th-18th:  $22,685
19th-21st:  $19,880
22nd-24th:  $17,430
25th-27th:  $15,360
28th-36th:  $13,505
37th-38th:  $11,875

* First-prize amount includes the winner’s $15,000 seat into the season-ending WPT Tournament of Champions.