2008 World Series of Poker

Event 1 - $10,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em World Championship
Day: 1
Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
57
Prize
$794,112
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$3,308,800
Entries
352
Level Info
Level
26
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
0

No Royal Treatment Here

Kathy Liebert and Jan von Halle to her right were just involved in a hand in which Liebert checked the river and von Halle checked behind. Sure, this isn't too big of a deal, but von Halle checked behind with a royal flush.

As soon as the hands were turned over, Andy Black, Joe Sebok, and Amnon Filippi all jumped from their seats and yelled for the floor to come over. Von Halle was given a warning for collusion as he checked the absolute nuts last to act on the river.

The other players at the table chuckled, but all understand the seriousness that can ensue. The tournament directors that came to the table didn't find this a laughing matter at all.

Tags: Jan Von HalleKathy Liebert