2008 World Series of Poker

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

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

We're closing in on the end of Day 1a, and for a lot of players making it through to another day of poker means realizing a significant achievement.

One player, Michael Gold, an eighth-grade schoolteacher who made his way here via PokerStars' steps tourneys, is hoping to do just that. In addition to his regular teaching load, Gold, a father of three, tutors for free in his spare time.

He currently sits with 35,000.

Tags: Michael Gold