2008 World Series of Poker

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

Captain of the Table

"Captain" Tom Franklin - Event #42
"Captain" Tom Franklin - Event #42
We caught up to this hand on showdown when "Captain" Tom Franklin was being pushed a good sized pot.

Franklin held {A-Clubs} {10-Hearts} on a board of {K-Clubs} {J-Diamonds} {Q-Diamonds} {K-Spades} {9-Hearts}. His opponent had the {K-Hearts} {3-Hearts} but couldn't beat Franklin's straight and headed for the rail.

After the pot, Franklin has his bearing straight with about 31,000 chips.

Tags: Tom Franklin