Play continues on Day 1A, with 87 players left in contention.

The excited energy of the early levels has given way to a more serious vibe around the tables, however, the tension in the room is being sporadically broken by eruptions of laughter; despite their focus, the players are clearly still having fun.

The current chip average provides players slightly more than 63 big blinds. The chip leaders have hundreds of blinds at their disposal, and most players left in the field are still enjoying deep-stacked play.

Here is an updated look at the action from level 9: