The 2008 World Series of Poker is currently at a stand still with 9 players left and 3 months to wait. The final table will be played on November 9-10th. This is the first time in the WSOP’s history that the final table will be paused after players have been playing for two weeks.
Harrah’s the current owner of the WSOP decided to try this new format and wait until the two weeks of WSOP Main Event play (prior to the final table) to be aired on ESPN before playing to see who the winner of the $9.1 million dollar first prize. The delay of the tournament and the airing of the shows is due to thousands of hours needed to be edited along with announcers norm and chad to add their wsop commentary.
With the final table not being played for 3 months it is a gamble for the WSOP. They are hoping that it will create buzz and will lead to a high number of players watching the final table after seeing how the rest of the tournament played out. It is too early to say if the gamble will pay off but for now …. who is your pick for the 2008 WSOP Main Event Champion?
2008 WSOP Final Table Players and Chip Counts:
Dennis Phillips - 26,295,000
Craig Marquis - 10,210,000
Ylon Schwartz - 12,525,000
Scott Montgomery - 19,690,000
Darus Suharto - 12,520,000
Chino Rheem - 10,230,000
Ivan Demidov - 24,400,000
Kelly Kim - 2,620,000
Peter Eastgate - 18,375,000
If you are curious on who the other 54 wsop event winners were you can find the 2008 WSOP results here at Poker Splendor.
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