2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1a
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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

Let's Look at Some Card Protectors

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Card protectors for many players are more than just a nifty thing to protect their cards. For some, they are an extension of their personality. While roaming around the Amazon Room, I noticed a mini slot machine, a chess knight that was also a clock, a glow ball, a gold turtle, and even a crocodile with a poker chip in its mouth.

The slot machine had a decent stack of chips, likely gathered by some well timed gambling. The chess piece that was a clock was owned by a player that looked to be very calculating. In fact, when I walked by, he made what looked to be a well timed fold on the river.

While not true in every instance, sometimes a card protector can give information about a player before they even play a hand.