2007 World Series of Poker

Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 6
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Event Info

2007 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
8♣8♦
Prize
$8,250,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$59,784,954
Entries
6,358
Level Info
Level
36
Blinds
400,000 / 800,000
Ante
100,000

Player Profiles: Ryan Elson

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Ryan Elson
Ryan Elson
Ryan Elson from Canton, Ohio has an amazing story... he's playing in his first live tournament... ever. Elson and his brother got together with some friends and started a poker league home game. Each player put up $500 and the winner would get $10,000 for a buy-in to the WSOP main event plus a few bucks for travel expenses. Ryan Elson won his seat and is representing his poker league back in Canton. Several family members and friends are here on the rail cheering him on.

As of now, Elson is among the final 29 players in the biggest tournament in the world. That's an impressive feat considering that he's playing in his first ever real tournament.

His friend Steve was quick to point out, "Hey wait a minute. My basement is a real tournament!"

From a friend's basement to the final four tables at the WSOP. Ryan Elson is on a magical ride and hoping to make the final table.

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