Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship (Freeze-Out)
Level 16: 3,000/6,000/1,000 Ante

Level 15 comes to an end, and Level 16 begins with increased blinds of 3,000-6,000 and a 1,000 ante. Play continues without a break.

With about 130 players remaining, the average chip stack is about 210,000 (35 big blinds). The field is in the money, and these players are all guaranteed at least $7,500 each. The next pay jump is for 126th place, which is worth $8,750.

The field will take a one-hour dinner break after this level, and action will end tonight after Level 20 (shortly before midnight).