Robert Smith raised to 4,500 from the cutoff, and Jacqueline Evans was the only caller in the big blind.

Evans checked the flop, and Smith continued for 7,000. That produced a quick fold from Evans, and Smith picked up the pot.

Robert Smith	71,000
Jacqueline Evans	24,000	-90,000

Registration closed on Day 1b with 162 entries, bringing the tournament total to 464.

The top 17 players will earn a spot in Monday's finale, joining 31 survivors from Day 1a.

The full payout list will be announced later today.

Jacqueline Evans checked the flop from the small blind, and Ru Zhao fired a bet of 2,000 in middle position. Evans then check-raised to 4,000, and the call was made.

The turn saw Evans lead out for 10,000, calling it off after Zhao raised all-in for 14,000.

Ru Zhao:
Jacqueline Evans:

Evans flopped two pair, and dodged the river to score the knockout.

Jacqueline Evans	114,000	114,000
Ru Zhao	0	-22,000

Players have been sent on a 15-minute break.

Late registration will close at the start of Level 9.

Gony Kamal checked the flop in middle position, and Joseph Sheehan moved all in from the hijack.

After taking some time, Kamal stuck in the call and the cards were turned up.

Gony Kamal:
Joseph Sheehan:

Sheehan's pocket kings were ahead, and Kamal could not improve on the turn or river to hit the rail before the break.

Joseph Sheehan	94,000	-213,000
Gony Kamal	0	0

Lisa Koch was all in and at risk, facing Brian Chin across the table.

Lisa Koch:
Brian Chin:

Koch called for an ace, and found one immediately on the flop. Chin could not improve on the turn, while Koch caught another on the river to earn the double-up.

Lisa Koch	74,000	74,000
Brian Chin	9,000	9,000

Marc Johnson opened to 3,000 in early position, and Stephanie Devito called in middle position. Carlin Soto came along in the cutoff, with Anthony Lundy calling in the big blind.

Lundy and Johnson checked the flop, and Devito fired a bet of 3,000. Soto was the only caller to see the turn, where Devito bet 7,000.

Soto called again, and Devito sized up to 11,000 after the river. Soto took a moment before letting his hand go, as Devito claimed the pot.

Soto was seen headed to the exit a short time later, having used both of his entries for the day.

Marc Johnson	66,000	66,000
Stephanie Devito	62,000	62,000
Anthony Lundy	34,000	34,000
Carlin Soto	0	-21,000

Carlos Chavez opened to 2,400 in the hijack, and Brandin Power defended his big blind to see the flop.

Power checked to Chavez, who continued for 5,000. Power then check-raised by announcing all in, and Chavez committed his shorter stack.

Carlos Chavez:
Brandin Power:

Power was unable to catch the turn or river, as Chavez doubled his stack shortly after joining the table.

Carlos Chavez	64,000	64,000
Brandin Power	29,000	29,000

After the opening flight saw 302 entries, Day 1b has registered more than 150 thus far.

Late registration remains open until the start of Level 9.