World Series of Poker 2008 May 9, 2008
Welcome to the PL.com 2008 World Series of Poker section, where you’ll find the absolute best WSOP coverage online. Included: previews, reviews, interviews, news, blogs, videos and, of course, up-to-the-minute live updates from all 55 events. Note: if you’re also looking to qualify yourself, there’s no better way than our exclusive PokerListings freerolls; see details here.
Live Event Updates & Details
- Matthew Showell (day )
20 hours ago
The Final Countdown
With the WSOP looming PokerListings.com is gearing up for another year of straight pwnage. The core team is being joined by a few elite tournament-reporting specialists, lured away from other jobs by the prospect of the private jets and VIP parties that are all part of the PL.com experience.Event 1 will be kicking off May 30, 2008, but for now make use of the tabs above to check out the blind structures and rules. The latter can be found under the Details tab.
There's still time for you to join us in Sin City for the Big Dance, or even one of the smaller dances, so make sure to check out the many opportunities we have on offer for you. And remember, we don't let just anyone use these links. They're just for you.
More Live Updates
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Video Reports & Interviews
Jerry Yang Unstoppable in the Main Event
- Length: 11:30
- Published: 10 months ago
- Album: WSOP 2007
- All Videos
There Can Be Only One! - Jerry Yang Wins 2007 Main Event
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It took 16 hours of poker but the tenacious Jerry Yang would not be denied. Yang came into the day as one of the short stacks and proceeded to rampage his way through the competition. By the end Yang had left countless players in his dust and proved he could be a champion. This is the PokerListings.com recap of the final hours of poker at the... Read Blog
Down to Four: The Played and the Players
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The biggest deal on the planet - the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event - has been more insanity-packed than a billion clown posses. Read Blog
2008 WSOP Freerolls
ExclusiveTotal Prize Money: $1,015,300
Freeroll satellites are exclusive to PokerListings players who meet the qualifying requirements.
Top WSOP Money Winners
| # | Name | Winnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Gold | $12,014,078 |
| 2 | Jerry Yang | $8,250,000 |
| 3 | Joseph Hachem | $7,927,291 |
| 4 | Paul Wasicka | $6,525,279 |
| 5 | Allen Cunningham | $6,189,966 |
Top WSOP Bracelet Winners
| # | Name | Bracelets | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Hellmuth, Jr | 11 | $9,584,819 |
| 2 | Doyle Brunson | 10 | $5,100,282 |
| 3 | Johnny Chan | 10 | $5,936,191 |
| 4 | Johnny Moss | 10 | $1,157,495 |
| 5 | Erik Seidel | 8 | $7,043,567 |