2008 World Series of Poker

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

Ready For My Close-up

There may be some observational bias here, but it seems like the number of all-ins dramatically increases when the ESPN cameras come into the room looking for action. Or maybe it's the dealers shouting, "All in, table 48!!!" with a little more oomph that gets your attention. One player was upset with his dealer when he didn't announce his all-in with enough volume. "You just cost me my TV time," he said, and was apparently serious.