2008 World Series of Poker

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

Where Has All the Showboating Gone?

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As mentioned before, this year's mood here at the World Series of Poker Main Event is a lot more subdued than in years past. You don't see nearly the amount of antics that you would have normally seen out of players in the past. While a few people may "Hollywood" for the cameras that are around, most of the players have behaved themselves.

After last year's Main Event, Harrah's instituted a new rule referred to as the "Excessive Celebration Rule." This rule will force a penalty on a player that goes overboard with antics while celebrating a win. While this may not make for the most spectacular television, it will make playing much more enjoyable for those out in the field playing.