- Big Stax XXII 500 Main Event 7:55 PM
- Level 10 (600/1200/100)
- Day 1A Entries: 301

Johnson cracks the Top 5 coming into the post-dinner session with ~200k. He is no stranger to deep runs in this structure with his most recent success coming at Big Stax XXI. Johnson took 4th in the 300 Main Event for $26,912 which became his 2nd best career score behind only his 4-way chop of the Big Stax X 300 for $53,564. In total, Johnson has live winnings of ~$127k and is off to a great start at making a run for his 3rd Final Table at this series.