2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1a
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Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,844
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$900,670
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

The "All In" Paddle

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Many poker fans will remember the debacle involving the Milwaukee's Best "All-In Button" back in 2006. The idea behind it was for players to be able to push the button into the middle in lieu of moving in towers and towers of chips. Naturally, there was a great deal of confusion regarding the button, and some pros were so horrified at the concept that they immediately threw it away upon arriving at their Day 1 table.

In 2008, we now have the "All-In Paddle." Given to the dealers only, it resembles something one might use to bid at an auction. The paddle will be raised to notify the floor of all-in-and-call situations at each table.

Mercifully, there have been few paddle sightings thus far in the opening hour of the Main Event.