Chip leader Vojtech Ruzicka

It is July 18, 2016 but for poker followers it's simply November Nine day. It is the most enjoyable day of the summer, where the general table is about for the most important tournament on the planet game.

With 27 players remaining--15 from the United States, three from the United Kingdom, two from Canada and one each from Belgium, Australia, Spain, Lebanon, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong and France--18 are going to be disappointed. They're going to win no less than $269,430, but will walk out of the Amazon Room thinking they missed out at the chance to take $8 million.

Vojtech Ruzicka is the leader. The person from the Czech Republic has carved a wise reputation at the European Poker Tour, but is enjoying his breakout performance within the U.s.. Most local eyes are on Cliff "JohnnyBax" Josephy, a two-time bracelet winner, staker and online legend.

But with the likes of James Obst, Kenny Hallaert, Tom Marchese, Valentin Vornicu, Griffin Benger and Antoine Saout also with chips, there are lots of twists and turns still certain. (CHECK OUT what we all know in regards to the remaining players.)

Here's how they line up today:

Table 1Seat 1: Gordon Vayo, U.s. - 8,795,000 (44 bb)Seat 2: Michael Niwinski, Canada - 10,660,000 (53 bb)Seat 3: Matthew Moss, Uk - 15,250,000 (76 bb)Seat 4: Cliff Josephy, U.s. - 23,860,000 (119 bb)Seat 5: Christopher Kusha, U.s.a. - 6,350,000 (31 bb)Seat 6: Jared Bleznick, America - 8,300,000 (41 bb)Seat 7: Kenny Hallaert, Belgium - 15,465,000 (77 bb)Seat 8: William Kassouf, Uk - 6,095,000 (30 bb)Seat 9: Valentin Vornicu, United states of america - 17,450,000 (87 bb)

Table 2Seat 1: James Obst, Australia - 19,560,000 (97 bb)Seat 2: Qui Nguyen, U.s. - 4,790,000 (24 bb)Seat 3: Fernando Pons, Spain - 17,270,000 (86 bb)Seat 4: Philip Postma, U.s.a. - 2,225,000 (11 bb)Seat 5: Tommy Miller, U.s. - 17,185,000 (86 bb)Seat 6: Jeff Hakim, Lebanon - 4,375,000 (22 bb)Seat 7: Tom Marchese, U.s. - 15,420,000 (77 bb)Seat 8: Mike Shin, America - 19,345,000 (96 bb)Seat 9: Michael Ruane, America - 24,565,000 (122 bb)

Table 3Seat 1: Joshua Weiss, U.s. - 11,580,000 (58 bb)Seat 2: Adam Krach, U.s.a. - 7,540,000 (37 bb)Seat 3: Vojtech Ruzicka, Czech Republic - 26,415,000 (132 bb)Seat 4: Griffin Benger, Canada - 6,530,000 (32 bb)Seat 5: Andrew Christoforou, Uk - 9,450,000 (47 bb)Seat 6: Jerry Wong, United states of america - 12,975,000 (65 bb)Seat 7: Antoine Saout, France - 5,525,000 (27 bb)Seat 8: Kakwan Lau, Hong Kong - 15,110,000 (75 bb)Seat 9: John Cynn, U.s.a. - 5,760,000 (28 bb)

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