2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1d
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,844
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$900,670
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

Dannenmann Out of the Gate

After one player raised to 300 preflop, Steve Dannenmann reraised to 800. A player behind him put in a third raise to 1,800, which only Dannenmann called. The flop came down {Q-Spades} {9-Spades} {10-Hearts}. Dannenmann checked, then raised to 6,000 after his opponent bet 2,500. His opponent made the call.

When the turn fell a very safe-looking {5-Hearts}, Dannenmann immediately pushed all in for over 10,000. When his opponent folded, Dannenmann flashed {Q-Hearts} {Q-Diamonds} for top set.

He's up to 28,000 in chips.