JOHN PHAN WINS 2008 WSOP EVENT #29

John Phan joined the elite group of poker players that own WSOP bracelets after taking down the $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em event. It was just another crazy day at the 2008 WSOP that saw Phan and his heads-up opponent Johnny Neckar trade chips and the lead for over 6 hours. Phan convinced Neckar to agree to both players going all-in in the blind before the flop. Remember, the difference between first and second place money is $157,000 and change, so this unusual move may be a first at the WSOP. One hand of blind all-in insanity was not enough so they played a second one without turning over the hole cards until the board was complete.

Finally after the theatrics the two settled down and played poker for the bracelet and title which was soon awarded to John Phan when his A,9o trumped Neckar’s Q,J of diamonds. John Phan received $434,789 for his win while Johnny Neckar goes home with $277,452. Third place money of $167,973 was claimed by Matt Vengrin.

Congratulations to John “the Razor” Phan for winning his first WSOP bracelet and thanks for the show.