2008 World Series of Poker

Event 2 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1a
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Event Info
2008 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
104
Prize
$831,462
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$5,363,085
Entries
3,929
Level Info
Level
29
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000
Players Left 1 / 3,929

Anyone For a Massage?

At the World Series of Poker there are many working classes, including floor staff, dealers, cocktail waitresses, and chip runners. One group that consistently seems to make a nice living at the WSOP are the massage therapists. If you come out to the Amazon room, you will notice dozens of massage therapists roaming around. Throughout the day, various players will use the therapists to unwind, relieve stress, or even as a good-luck charm. Most therapists get $2 per minute, which is typically split between the therapist and the company they work for. Add a tip at the end, and most therapists make a fantastic hourly rate. Chances are that by the end of the series, the massage therapist’s hourly rate will far exceed that of most of the players.