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: Joe Bishop

Joe Bishop
Joe Bishop
Joe Bishop is a 35-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio. Bishop says he's been playing poker for 26 years and won his entry to the Main Event from a series of ten tournaments in a private poker club.

The father of two boys, ages four and six, Bishop is married and wants to buy a bigger home should he be the last man standing in November. Bishop enjoys racquetball and NFL football and is also a history buff. This should come as no surprise to those who know him as he had a degree in history from Manchester College.

Bishop works in sales and when asked about his proudest poker accomplishment told us, "this has to be it!!" in reference to his stellar run here in the championship event.