2008 World Series of Poker

Event 27 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
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Event Info
2008 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aj
Prize
$628,417
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$3,693,690
Entries
2,706
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
15,000
Players Left 1 / 2,706
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Field of Locusts

gsqwared is certainly right about the atmosphere--it's eerily quiet for a room filled with so many people. The dominant sound is the riffling of chips. It's like listening to a field of locusts.

Kenny Robbins Capitalizes on Opponent's Error

On a flop of {Q-?} {10-?} {8-?}, Kenny Robbins and an opponent were heads up. Robbins was first to act, but before he could, his opponent bet 1,000. Robbins, and the dealer, explained to the man that it was not his turn and he took his bet back. After Robbins checked, the action was binding and the bet of 1,000 was forced. It was clear to Robbins that his opponent was uncomfortable with this bet, so he moved all in over the top for a few thousand more. He eventually got a call and the players showed:

Robbins: {A-?} {J-?}
Opponent: {A-?} {7-?}

Robbins' hand held up and he took down the pot.

Level: 2

Blinds: 50/100

Ante: 0

Main Event for the Average Joe

The feeling around the room today is tense. The Rio is practically filled to capacity with players, stretching from the Amazon Room all the way to Búzios Seafood Restaurant. One would think it's just another day at the World Series of Poker, but the atmosphere here today has a championship feel to it.

Finding a recognizable face amidst this massive field is kind of like turning the pages of a Where's Waldo book. They're here -- just really tough to find.

On the flip side, the amateurs have come out in full force many of them playing in their first-ever World Series of Poker event. For these guys, it's not just another buy-in -- it's their Main Event and they're certainly treating it that way. There's hardly any laughter, only a few smiles, minimal friendly chatter, and a whole lot of serious faces, all focused on one common goal: winning a coveted World Series of Poker gold bracelet.

Seiver You Later

Scott Seiver's celebration schedule for his win last night just opened up, as he's been sent to the rail early on today. After his $755,856 take-down last night, he's still got plenty of reasons to smile.

Tags: Scott Seiver

Full House

It's just been announced that we have reached capacity for this event: 2,700 players over multiple rooms looking for that coveted bracelet.