2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 7
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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

Play Tightening Up Dramatically

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As many expected, play has started slowing down and tightening up significantly the closer we get to the final table bubble. At this stage, players not only have to worry about the pay jumps in terms of prize money, but the unquantifiable pay jump from tenth place to ninth in terms of fame, television exposure, and potential sponsorship.

It wouldn't be much of a stretch to call this year's Main Event final table bubble the biggest bubble in the history of tournament poker...and we're only five eliminations away from it.