2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1b
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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

A World Champion That Plays by the Rules

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Reigning Main Event Champion Jerry Yang
Reigning Main Event Champion Jerry Yang
Jerry Yang, who had been watching the action from behind the rail with the spectators, decided he needed to have a quick chat with Greg Raymer and got the attention of one of our reporters.

"Excuse me," said Yang. "Do you think it would be OK if I went into the tournament area real quick to talk to Greg Raymer?" he asked.

"I think that would probably be just fine," answered our reporter with a hint of intrigue. Yang cautiously proceeded past the ropes and into the tournament area.

In the age of high-profile pros, many of whom have a blatant disregard for the rules and walk around "like they own the place," it's refreshing to see the current ambassador of our sport genuinely act as though he is no different than anybody else.

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