Level 12 (1,200/2,400/400)
Total RG Main Event Day 1A Entries: 123
Players Remaining: 23

Mike Gebhardt emerged from a crowded leaderboard to put 404,500 in the bag in advance of Day 2. 

12 levels and six hours of poker later, 23 players have advanced out of the Day 1A field in the RG Kansas City Main Event. Leading the way is Mike Gebhardt, who put a whopping 404,500 in the bag. 

Gebhardt is far ahead of the field but Richard Toomer and Brian Nguyen both bagged strong stacks of 202,500 and 168,500, respectively. Among the notable players who advanced include RunGood's Justin Gardenhire (113,000), Greg Jennings (143,000) and James Mackey (127,000)

With two flights left to be played, we will see if Gebhardt's chip lead will hold up or if another player overtakes him heading into Sunday. A full look at the Day 1A chip counts will be posted when it is available. 

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