After 14 levels of play on Day 1G, the field has been reduced to only 132 players out of 683 total entries. There is now a huge gap between the big and small stacks in the field, but the slow structure makes it possible for the shorter stacks to remain patient and pick their spots carefully. In the meantime, the big stacks in the field are taking the opportunity to play lots of hands and pressure their opponents at every chance, an approach brings risks of its own but exploits the dynamics of this starting flight. The top 103 finishers will qualify for Day 2 and reach the money, giving each hand greater importance as the flight continues.

Here’s an updated look at the field: