Preparing for the Best

Many of those passing in between the tables at today's Event No. 34 have repeatedly encountered a large, colorful suitcase behind one of the player's seats.

Apparently the suitcase's owner was unable to check it prior to the tournament's start, and so has been toting it from table to table as he's been moved. Not too long ago he pulled out his electric razor and was seen taking care of that five o'clock shadow at the table.

After being asked about the bag more than once, its owner has developed a ready reply: "It's to carry my final table money."