2007 World Series of Poker
Event 8 - $1,000 No Limit Holdem w/ rebuys
Day: 3
Hand #134
Hand #135
Hand #136
Hand #137
Hand #138 - Michael Chu Wins Event #8 ($585,744)
The flop comes , and while Chu pairs his three, Vu picks up more outs with a flush draw. He's got 15 outs twice.
The turn card pairs the board with the , and the crowd reacts, briefly thinking it was a spade.
The river card is the , and Tommy Vu is eliminated in second place, earning $364,761.
Michael Chu wins Event #8 ($1,000 No-Limit Hold'em w/Rebuys), earning $585,744, a Corum watch, and a coveted WSOP bracelet.
Final Table Payouts
2 - Tommy Vu - $364,761
3 - Barry Cales - $235,575
4 - Dolph Arnold - $157,050
5 - Shane Schleger - $111,455
6 - Michael Gracz - $84,858
7 - Amir Vahedi - $63,327
8 - Robert Aron - $46,862
9 - Jan Von Halle - $34,196
The ESPN Interview
When asked about plans for a professional poker career, Chu said that while he might enter a few more tournaments, he has no plans of quitting his day job.
Event 8 - $1,000 No Limit Holdem w/ rebuys
Day 3 Completed