LAS VEGAS–I was this close to dropping Tom Schneider from my fantasy team — it was either him or Steve Wong, to make room for Danny Wong. But we’re still working out some internet kinks here in West V-town, and I was unable to email in the change when Tom busted early in Event 4 – $1500 PLH. Fortunately he was out in time to buy-in to the funky-mixed Event 5 – $2500 Omaha/7-stud Hi Lo, where he finished the day as chip leader.

Play resumes at 3 pm (Vegas time)

Competing for a 1st-place bracelet bounty of $214,347 … 112 players remain, and 32 players get paid. A lot of big-name pros and non-televised toughies still alive, but Pokerati believes in you, Tom! You’re in prime position to get really close to the bubble!