Eric Atchison is looking to not just advance but put away the chip lead in tonight’s flight.

On a board, Justin Saathoff checked and Atchison bet out 15,000 chips. Saathoff called and the came out on the turn. Both players checked bringing the on the river. Saathoff checked again and Atchison bet out 40,000 sending Saathoff into the tank. After taking the time to make a decision, Saathoff called and Atchison turned over for a straight. Saathoff mucked and Atchison took the pot moving him to 310,000 chips (124 bb).

We are now down to 16 players left as Day 1B moves closer toward a conclusion this evening.