Event 37, World Championship Omaha Hi-Lo Split Eight-or-Better - Event Details
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Event Winner
David Benyamine wins $535,678
Event 37, World Championship Omaha Hi-Lo Split Eight-or-Better
Payout Structure
| Place | Payout |
|---|---|
| 1 | $535,678 |
| 2 | $331,350 |
| 3 | $209,855 |
| 4 | $171,198 |
| 5 | $138,063 |
| 6 | $110,450 |
| 7 | $88,360 |
| 8 | $71,793 |
| 9 | $55,225 |
| 10-12 | $38,658 |
| 13-15 | $33,135 |
| 16-18 | $27,613 |
| 19-27 | $22,090 |
Event Rules
- Players begin with $20,000 in Tournament Chips. All levels will last 60 minutes.
- Breaks will be every two levels and last 20 minutes. There will be a 30 minute break after level 4.
- Play will continue on Day 1 until the completion of level 8. Play will resume at 3PM on June 20, 2008, and play down to the final table. Day 3-Final Table at 3 PM.
- 4.2% of the total entry pool will be withheld for entry fees, and 1.8% of the total entry pool will be withheld for tournament staff.
Blind Structure
| Level | Ante | Blinds |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 100/200 | |
| Level 2 | 200/300 | |
| Level 3 | 200/400 | |
| Level 4 | 300/500 | |
| Level 5 | 300/600 | |
| Level 6 | 400/800 | |
| Level 7 | 500/1,000 | |
| Level 8 | 600/1,200 | |
| Level 9 | 800/1,500 | |
| Level 10 | 1,000/2,000 | |
| Level 11 | 1,300/2,500 | |
| Level 12 | 1,500/3,000 | |
| Level 13 | 2,000/4,000 | |
| Level 14 | 2,500/5,000 | |
| Level 15 | 3,000/6,000 | |
| Level 16 | 4,000/8,000 | |
| Level 17 | 5,000/10,000 | |
| Level 18 | 6,000/12,000 | |
| Level 19 | 8,000/15,000 | |
| Level 20 | 10,000/20,000 | |
| Level 21 | 13,000/25,000 | |
| Level 22 | 15,000/30,000 | |
| Level 23 | 20,000/40,000 | |
| Level 24 | 25,000/50,000 | |
| Level 25 | 30,000/60,000 | |
| Level 26 | 40,000/80,000 | |
| Level 27 | 50,000/100,000 | |
| Level 28 | 60,000/120,000 |
Event Information
- Event Name
- Event 37, World Championship Omaha Hi-Lo Split Eight-or-Better
- Venue
- Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
- Date
- 2008-06-19
- Final Day
- 2008-06-21
- Buy In
- $10,000
- Entrants
- 235
- Prize Pool
- $2,209,000
- First Prize
- $535,678
Event Winner
| Player | Prize Money | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Benyamine | $535,678 |
| 2 | Greg Jamison | $331,350 |
| 3 | Jason Gray | $209,855 |
| 4 | Alfredo "Toto" Leonidas | $171,198 |
| 5 | Mike Matusow | $138,063 |
