2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
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

Player Profile: Jason Riesenberg

Jason Riesenberg - Day 6
Jason Riesenberg - Day 6
This is the 2nd year that 25-year-old Jason Riesenberg has played in the World Series of Poker. Born in Carroll, Iowa, but currently residing in Las Vegas, NV, the former student makes his living playing cards.

Currently single, Riesenberg goes by the nickname "J-Ball" and learned to player poker online and with the help of friends. With a bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Iowa State University, Riesenberg has been playing poker for about four-and-a-half years and won the $2,000 buy-in PCA tournament in the Bahamas earlier this year.

Riesenberg enjoys golfing and hunting in his free time and also currently has a brother serving in Iraq.