2007 World Series of Poker

Event 54 - $5,000 No Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball w/ rebuys
Day: 1
12
Event Info

2007 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Prize
$538,835
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Level Info
Level
19
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
20,000

More Clarification

[user628]
[user628]
Rule 81 of the TDA rules is actually quite clear. A player who registers late will receive a penalty of up to three rounds. According to tournament director Jimmy Sommerfeld, any player who's stack is reduced more that that can appeal BEFORE he is dealt a hand. I can't find that part in the rule sheet I have, but I do not have all the rules in front of me.

One of about 1,000 interesting issues arising is the fact that Phil Hellmuth, who preregistered was down to about 1,000 chips - and only just took his rebuy.

A myriad of discussions with players and around player discussions during the last 45 minutes, with everyone from Daniel Negreanu, to Jeff Lisandro to Todd Brunson chiming in shows me that this will be a hot topic in the 'off season', and that all of these types of issues need to be resolved.

This has been a tough day to be a tournament director at the WSOP. We can only hope issues of what to do in situations like this can be resolved.