2008 World Series of Poker

Event 11 - $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout
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Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♦j♣
Prize
$477,990
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Entries
360
Level Info
Level
5
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000
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Shuffle Up and Deal

Shamus
Shamus
They are spreading entrants around the 36 tables that have been set up for today's event. As the first hand is being dealt, it looks like most tables have six or seven players seated, though more are continuing to show up and take those empty chairs.

A number of recognizable faces here today. We'll pass along some names in a moment.

Mere Minutes Away

[user38368]
[user38368]
We are close to starting this shootout, and the small crowd here means we're looking at another tough, pro-heavy event.

Unlike other events, it doesn't pay to show up late to this one. Essentially a group of sit-and-gos, every hand is important to bust opponents and be the last one standing.

$5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout Slated for Noon Start

[user33020]
[user33020]
Perhaps a young gun such as Andrew Robl will take down Event #11, $5,000 NLHE Shootout
Perhaps a young gun such as Andrew Robl will take down Event #11, $5,000 NLHE Shootout
One of the new events on this year's WSOP makes its debut on Friday. It's the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout, in which each starting table is essentially a single-table tournament and the winner of that table moves on to the following round. With a $5,000 buy-in, this one should combine many of the game's biggest names with a healthy smattering of young, Internet-savvy players. Action gets underway at the crack of noon from the Amazon Room at the Rio.
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