Friends cashes in main event

Think a good thought for my friend, Pat Atchison, who is still alive in the main event at the World Series of Poker.

He has started playing bigger tournaments this year and has already picked up more than $58,000 worth of cashes.

There are about 400 players remaining, and Pat has a below-average stack. However, he is guaranteed at least $34,664.

UPDATE: Pat advanced to Day 4 with a below-average, but workable, stack of 198,000. There are 337 players left, and Pat is guaranteed at least $39,445.