Started 25th Jun, 2008
2008 World Series of Poker
Event 45 - $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship
Payout Structure
Scotty Nguyen
Wed Jul 02 2008Winner of Event 45 - $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship
It took over 13 hours, 314 hands, and countless bottles of beer for Scotty Nguyen to vanquish his seven distinguished opponents at this $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. final table. An elated Nguyen bearhugged Layne Flack, kissed his wife, and even embraced WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack in the moments after his victory. Scotty picked up $1,989,120, a coveted WSOP bracelet and the David "Chip" Reese memorial trophy.
| Place | Prize | Winner | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 1,989,120 | Scotty Nguyen | |
| 2 | $ 1,243,200 | Michael DeMichele | |
| 3 | $ 781,440 | Erick Lindgren |
 Full Tilt Poker
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| 4 | $ 568,320 | Matt Glantz | |
| 5 | $ 444,000 | Lyle Berman | |
| 6 | $ 355,200 | Barry Greenstein |
 PokerStars
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| 7 | $ 284,160 | Huck Seed |
Full Tilt Poker
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| 8 | $ 230,880 | Patrick Bueno | |
| 9 | $ 177,600 | Ralph Perry | |
| 10 | $ 177,600 | Raymond Davis | |
| 11 | $ 159,840 | David Bach | |
| 12 | $ 159,840 | Phil Ivey |
Full Tilt Poker
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| 13 | $ 142,080 | Daniel Negreanu |
PokerStars
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| 14 | $ 142,080 | Joseph Michael | |
| 15 | $ 124,320 | Andy Bloch |
Full Tilt Poker
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| 16 | $ 124,320 | Doyle Brunson |
 Doyles Room
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