The late registration period has just ended, and the players are back to the tables. Play was fast and loose during the early levels, with a dozen players hitting the rail before the first break. 74 of the 86 entries remain in contention for a share of the $8,600.00 prize pool in this one-day event. Several players have built stacks of more than double the starting stack, but one player, Luc Richard, has an overwhelming chip lead over the field.
Here’s a list of the chip leaders through the first five levels:
| First Name | Last Name | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| Luc | Richard | 110,000 |
| David | Czaja | 62,700 |
| Jonathan | Hatch Chenard | 59,000 |
| Dominique | Beauchesne | 58,900 |
| Sebastien | Gauthier | 55,900 |