Loading...2008 World Series of Poker* July 5, 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, daily video recaps and, of course, up-to-the-moment 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.
Team PokerListings - 2008 WSOP
Latest Live Action
Event 54, Main Event No-Limit Hold'em , Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas | Day 1c
We're back from dinner in the Main Event and the cards are in the air for the final two levels of the night. Stay tuned for more thrilling action from the tournament floor in the Amazon Room. Game on!
Gaming Life Expo: The Price is Right
User rating: 
(1
vote)
Every year as the Main Event gets started the already crowded conference center at the Rio becomes even more congested. Crowds form around anyone even resembling a poker pro and the love of the game is so thick it's palpable. Read Blog
Better Things To Do Than Play The ME
User rating: (6
votes)
If you got lucky this year and won a seat online for the Main Event but haven't bought in yet, it's not too late to take the money and run. Here a few things that you might be better off doing with your new found cash. Read Blog
Cash Freerolls
ExclusiveTotal Prize Money: $168,000
| Poker Room | Value | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| PokerStars | $10,000 | 1000 points |
| Titan Poker | $5,000 | 1 points |
| CD Poker | $2,000 | 1 points |
| PlayersOnly Poker | $1,000 | Deposit and play |
| Pacific Poker | $5,000 | 35 points |
| Carbon Poker | $1,000 | 2000 points |
| Betfair Poker | $2,500 | 100 points |
| Party Poker | $2,000 | 100 points |
| Paddy Power Poker | $1,000 | 1 points |
| Ultimate Bet | $5,000 | 100 raked hands |
2008 WSOP Results
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |