2008 World Series of Poker

Event 29 - $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
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Event Info
2008 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♥9♠
Prize
$434,789
Event Info
Buy-in
$3,000
Entries
716
Level Info
Level
25
Blinds
30,000 / 60,000
Ante
5,000
Players Left 1 / 716

John Phan Shifting Gears?

John Phan raised from the button and took down the blinds uncontested. He then flashed {2-Clubs}{9-Hearts} to his entourage and to Johnny Neckar who gave a wry smile.

Maybe Phan is shifting gears, or perhaps is just trying to create that illusion?