- Big Stax XXI 500 4:45 PM
- Level 20 (6000/12000/2000)
- Total Entries: 967
- Players Left: 69
- Average Stack: 588,000

Michael Guzzardi came into Day 2 with 191k and has officially spun it up to 1M towards the end of Level 20. He was moved to Table 46 to the right of chip-leader Sheldon Gross and another big stack Rick Ruffman. Guzzardi will have his work cut out for him without position but has the chips to battle with.

Daniel Popkave is in the same situation having started with 196.5k and just crossing 1M for the first time. Popkave is fresh off a deep’ish run in the 300 Main Event where he finished in 54th for $1,424. His run continues with another solid showing early in Day 2 in the 500. He has a tough table to contend with as well with tournament regulars John Malczan, Rob Elias, Tony Tran, Dan Sweeney, and Simon Rudin in his rotation.