2009 World Series of Poker

Event 57 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold'em
Day: 1a
Event Info

2009 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,494
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$1,263,602
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

How Things Got Kicked Off

Jack's Links' Sasquatch
Jack's Links' Sasquatch
We had some lengthy introductory remarks from Tournament Director Jack Effel. He thanked the fans, the players and everyone that's here.

"Without you this would not be possible," said Effel. He also made sure to thank the tournament staff and dealers who work so hard to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.

In addition to the litany of pro forma remarks that Effel makes before the start of each tournament, Effel announced a promotion sponsored by Jack Link's Beef Jerky that will run during the Main Event. Every time a player gets four-of-a-kind jacks, that player will win a Jack Link's prize pack valued at $100.