2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
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

Big Call Propels Marquis

On the last, lengthy hand of the night over at Table #15, Larry Wright raised to 28,000, Craig Marquis called, and Markus Feurle raised to 90,000. Wright called, as did Marquis.

The flop came {5-Spades}{6-Clubs}{7-Spades}. Wright bet 100,000, Marquis called, and Feurle folded.

The turn was the {5-Diamonds}. Wright bet 150,000 this time, and Marquis again called.

The river was the {6-Spades}. Wright pushed all in. Wright had Marquis well covered -- indeed Wright only had about 140,000 behind. He tanked for several minutes. "I don't know what to do," he said. "I'm never good here." More minutes passed. "I have 14 big blinds, that's not terrible," he said, indicating where he'd be if he folded.

Finally he decided to call. "I have jacks, you win," he said, turning over his {J-Spades}{J-Hearts}. Much to Marquis' surprise, Wright mucked.

Marquis ends the night with just over a million, while Wright has 826,000.

Tags: Craig MarquisLarry WrightMarkus Feurle