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Event #57, $10,000 Main Event, End of Day 8 ReportWorld Championship Day Eight Headlines
The Main Event ContinuesThe 2009 WSOP Main Event continued with the play and conclusion of Day 8. The day played all the way down from 27 initial survivors to the final nine players, which has become popularly known as the “November Nine.” All 27 players who started play on Day 8 were already guaranteed $352,832 in prize money. Now, after 13 days and nearly 66 total hours of tournament play, all finishers are guaranteed at least $1,263,602 in prize money. Each player of the November Nine will be paid out the guaranteed prize money. This amounts to $1,263,602 each. When the Main Event resumes play on November 7th, players will compete for additional money in the prize pool, plus interest on the withheld funds. The prize money payouts are as follows:
This was the 48th and final day of the bulk of the 2009 WSOP. The final table will be played in November. There will also be four gold bracelet events played at WSOP-Europe, to be held in London in September. This tournament will take a 115-day recess. This is the second year of the delayed final table format. Last year’s November Nine proved successful both in terms of player feedback and television ratings, which were some of the highest ever for any poker-related telecast. Play on Day 7 began on July 15, 2009 at 12:05 pm.
Play on Day 8Play went much faster than expected. Many observers predicted a very long day and night, lasting perhaps 14-16 hours. This was due to the rapid pace of play during the previous days and relatively low blinds and antes in proportion to the stack sizes later in the tournament. But the long day never materialized. Day 8 lasted about 11 hours, minus regular breaks and a 90-minus recess for dinner. Play stopped late in Level 33. When play resumes, blinds will be 120,000-240,000 with a 30,000 ante. The November Nine bubble, which was 10th place, went to Jordan Smith (College Station, TX). He won a gold bracelet at this year’s WSOP. Smith collected $896,730. The 11th-place finisher was Jamie Robbins (San Diego, CA). He is a professional poker player. Robbins received $896,730. Billy Kopp (Erlanger, KY) was eliminated in 12th place. He was second in chips at the start of Day 8. Kopp is a student at the University of Kentucky. He earned $896,730. The 13th-place finisher was James Calderero (Venice, FL). He collected $633,022 in prize money. Ben Lamb (Las Vegas, NV) was eliminated in 14th place. He is a 24-year-old poker pro. Lamb collected $633,022. The 15th-place finisher was Nick Maimone (Charlotte, NC). He is a 22-year-old full-time poker pro who graduated with a degree in economics from Furman University. Miamone earned $633,022. Ludovic Lacay (Paris, France) was eliminated in 16th place. He recently earned a law degree and has enjoyed success playing tournaments in Europe. Lacay earned $500,557. The 17th-place finisher was Ian Tavelli, from Tempe, AZ. He turned 21-years-old three months ago and is currently attending Arizona State University. Tavelli collected $500,557. Andrew Lichtenberger (East Northport, NY) was eliminated in 18th place. He is one of the owners of a poker coaching website called “Leggo Poker.” Lichtenberger collected $500,557 in prize money. The 19th-place finisher was Tommy Vedes (Queens, NY). He is a full-time poker pro. George Caragiorgas (Montreal, Quebec – Canada) was the 20th-place finisher. He is the owner of a Greek restaurant. The 21st-place finisher was Jonathan Tamayo (Humble, TX). He is a 23-year-old poker pro. Warren Zackey (Johannesburg, South Africa) ended up as the 22nd-place finisher. Zackey, representing the Piggs Peak Casino in Swaziland, was the chip leader three days earlier. He owns a plumbing supplies company. The 23rd-place finisher was Marco, Mattes (Weinsheim, Germany). He is a 22-year-old college student. Former WSOP gold bracelet winner Antonio “the Magician” Esfandiari was eliminated in 24th place. This was Esfandiari’s biggest cash at the WSOP. Francois Balmigere (Toulouse, France) was eliminated in 25th place. He is a 25-year-old poker pro. Finishing in 26th place was Jesse Habbak (Grand Forks, ND). He is a college student majoring in civil engineering. The first player eliminated on Day 8 was Leo Margets (Barcelona, Span). She was the last woman standing in the Main Event and ended up as the 27th-place finisher. Following 2009 WSOP champion Peter Eastgate’s elimination in Day 6, no more former world champions remain alive in the Main Event. At the start of play on Day 8, there were only three former WSOP gold bracelet winners still alive in the Main Event. They included: Phil Ivey (7 wins), Antonio Esfandiari (1 win), and Jordan Smith (1 win). Leo Margets (Barcelona, Spain) elimination in 27th place means that in the 40-year history of the WSOP, only one female in history has made it to a Main Event final table – Barbara Enright in 1995. Play on Day 8 ended at 10:55 pm.
Chip LeadersDarvin Moon, remains the chip leader for the third consecutive day. He comes to the final table with a decisive advantage over the rest of the field. Here’s how each of the end-of-day chip leaders have fared:
WSOP Main Event (Final Table Records)MOST LIFETIME FINAL TABLE APPEARANCES Doyle Brunson (5) Jesse Alto (5) Johnny Moss (5) Dan Harrington (4) T.J. Cloutier (4) Stu Ungar (4) Note 1: Johnny Moss’ victory in 1970 is not included amongst final table records, since the winner that year was determined by a vote. Note 2: Crandall Addington actually holds the record with nine Main Event final table appearances. However, most of these did not include a prize-money payout (field sizes were considerably smaller during the 1970s when most of Addington’s appearances occurred). Note 3: Final table appearances were counted only if the player also received a payout. Note 4: WSOP Main Event final tables were played six-handed during a 16-year span. However, the top nine finishers during those years are included in final table records.
WSOP Main Event (Cashing Records) MOST LIFETIME CASHES IN MAIN EVENT: 10 – Berry Johnston MORE ON BERRY JOHNSTON: Berry Johnston’s cashes in the Main Event include: 113th in 2007 MOST CONSECUTIVE CASHES IN MAIN EVENT: 4 – by three players Theodore Park (2005 – 2008) *did not cash this year
Notable PlayersHere is the current status of all former WSOP world champions who played in this year’s Main Event. All have been eliminated:
Here is the current status of all current and former WSOP “Player of the Year” champions who played in this year’s Main Event. All have been eliminated:
Here is the status of those players with notable results from this year’s WSOP:
Here is the status of notable non-pro celebrities from this year’s Main Event:
Historical Footnote: The highest Main Event finish by a celebrity was actor and comedian Gabe Kaplan, who finished 13th in the 1991 championship. The highest Main Event finish for a (non-poker) celebrity was actor Telly Savalas, who finished 21st in the 1992 championship. Here is the current status of last year’s “November Nine” (2009 Main Event Final Table participants). All have been eliminated. Three of the nine players cashed:
The nations represented among the 27 survivors who started Day 8 included the following:
Daily elimination percentages were as follows:
Female Participants in the 2009 Main Event(Note: The WSOP recognizes that player characteristics such as gender, race, etc. do not warrant special mention. However, since many members of the media wish to know details about female participation and status, the staff is providing this information for media use.) The number of female participants in this year's Main Event is estimated to be 187, which amounts to 2.8 percent of the field. There is no official record since entrants are not designated by their gender. However, it has been customary to count every player at the start of Day One and take an unofficial head-count of female players. Here are the highest-female finishers (by year) in the WSOP Main Event (Note: Only players who finished in-the-money were recorded): No female cashed in the Main Event between the years 1970-1985.
Playing on Day 1 – A, B, C, or D – Does it Matter? Which of the four Main Event starting days is the most advantageous? The data has been run and the numbers are now in. Statistics from the past two years of Main Events show there is almost no correlation between the starting day and the odds of finishing in-the-money. Here are the numbers: 2009: 2008: |
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