ESPN Presents WSOP Poker Tonight
Phil Ivey shows off his 5th Gold WSOP championship bracelet moments after winning event #27 of the 2005 WSOP.
The Tuesday night WSOP television series brings the main event from Harvey's Lake Tahoe Resort in Lake Tahoe, Nevada that was played on May 8, 2005. The $10,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event attracted 173 amateur and professional poker players vying for a piece of the $1,643,500 prize pool. 
After the elimination days ended and the dust cleared we were down to the final six players making the TV table. Some familiar faces will be present around the table. Poker Superstar Phil Ivey shows why he is one of the most feared players on the circuit. The geeky and quiet James Van Alstyne, one of the best players in the world, makes an appearance and so does rising star Jeffrey Lisandro. They are joined by Jonathan Shecter, Tommy Reed and Salim Batshon in their quest for the championship, the money and the coveted WSOPC gold ring. First place pays $542,360, second is $299,360, third gets $164,350, fourth receives $131,480, fifth walks away with $98,610 and sixth is paid $82,175.
David Pham was the TV bubble boy, finishing seventh and earning $65,740. George Saca was eighth taking $49,305 while Joe Awada went out in ninth for $32,870.
The show is scheduled for 10:00 pm Eastern Time, check your local listing for air time. The order of finish, hometown and money won chart is in the continue reading below.
Order of Finish
1. Jeffrey Lisandro Australia/Italy/USA $542,360
2. Phil Ivey Las Vegas, NV $299,360
3. James Van Alstyne Las Vegas, NV $164,350
4. Jonathan Shecter Las Vegas, NV $131,480
5. Tommy Reed Chapel Hill, NC $98,610
6. Salim Batshon Foster City, CA $82,175
7. David Pham Ceritos, CA $65,740
8. George Saca Folsom, CA $49,305
9. Joe Awada Las Vegas, NV $32,870