2008 World Series of Poker

Event 33 - $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low World Championship
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Prize
$328,756
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Entries
261
Level Info
Level
29
Blinds
0 / 0
Ante
0

He's Not Here

Across the room in the blue section, play has just finished up for the night in Event #32, a $1,500 NHLE tournament. About a half hour before play broke, the Tournament Director made an announcement over the PA system.

"Congratulations players, you're all in the money. And how about a big round of applause for Phil Hellmuth and his record-setting 65th WSOP cash." A short spurt of clapping broke out, mixed in with an equal portion of boos.

When they did stop for the night, Hellmuth wandered over to our orange section to check on play over here. He has been bouncing from table to table seeking out familiar faces to tell his story to. First to take the charge was Annie Duke. Phil gave her an earful, as Annie occasionally looked up from her hand to give an assuring nod. Then Hellmuth meandered over to Mike Matusow's table. "Blinds are six and twelve. I'm in great shape. I mean, I haven't picked up a hand. Ya know?"