2008 World Series of Poker

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

"Change the World!"

When the tournament staff announced the prize pool and payouts, we just happened to be standing beside Teddy "The Iceman" Monroe. As soon as he heard, "Nine million..." he turned his head over his shoulder towards us and grinned widely.

"That's what I'm talkin' about, baby! Change the world!" he said, still beaming.

Tags: Teddy MonroeThe Iceman