We have heard a smattering of complaints from players as many have now waited over an hour to take their seats for the second flight. This will likely also delay seating for the additional "waves" of players that have surrounded the room itching to get in on the action.
These players have all taken their seats, however and are in on the early action.
As Greg Mueller was taking his seat here on Day1b, he mentioned that he was tired and didn't really want to be there. "I was up all night playing cash games," Mueller said and then motioned across the large field, as if to note that he couldn't pass up the immense opportunity to participate in this huge field.
We Caught a hand that was five-ways preflop. After a flop of , two players checked and an opponent bet 2,000. Jim Kasputis made the call and the three other opponents folded. The turn was the and Kasputis' opponent bet 3,000. Kasputis raised to 8,000 and his opponent made the call. The river was the and after a check from his opponent, Kasputis moved all in and his opponent quickly called. Kasputis turned over for the nuts and his opponent mucked.
Tournament Director Jack Effel just announced that the initial wave of players for the second flight have all been sat. They have now moved on to the wave of players originally scheduled for a 7:20 p.m. start. Slowly, but surely, they are determined to have everyone that has registered join the huge contingent.