2007 WSOP $50K HORSE Final Table Tonight on ESPN
Tonight brings the final installment of original programming from ESPN of the 2007 World Series of Poker. The final table of the $50,000 HORSE event #39. Like most of the poker establishment I believe this is the true contest for the annual world championship poker player. Unlike the WSOP $10K Main Event this one involves serious buy-in money and the $50K acts as a filter to eliminate most of the luckbox players. Instead of a final table with a bunch of one-trick no-names you'll recognize most of these players.
The following list the event 39 HORSE final table players, their order of finish and payouts received:
1. Freddy Deeb - $2,276,832
2. Bruno Fitoussi - $1,278,720
3. John Hansen - $852,480
4. Amnon Filippi - $586,080
5. Kenny Tran - $444,000
6. David Singer - $337,440
7. Barry Greenstein - $259,296
8. Thor Hansen - $188,256
Those interested in the small talk that went on after Freddy Deeb won will be happy to hear he credited his lucky shirt for his victory. Freddy joins the first ever $50K HORSE Champion, Chip Reese, who won the event in 2006. Players must be skilled in Hold'em, Omaha, Razz, Stud, and Eight or Better to survive the early rounds and progress to the final table. Whereas the Main Event requires players to be adept at only one poker game, No-Limit Texas Hold'em, and as we have seen over the years, luck alone can carry a totally naive player to the winner's circle. HORSE on the other hand has a way of eliminating much of the luck factor to reward the more experienced skilled player.
Tune the TV to ESPN Sports tonight at 8 PM ET/PT for all the action of the season's final hours of WSOP poker premier; although, if you miss it or any of the episodes they will be repeated throughout the year until we gather for the 2008 WSOP next June. Even if you have watched them once try to see the shows again and take notes. You're watching the best poker players in the world playing their "A" game and that provides an unmatched opportunity to learn and improve your tournament game. Free poker lessons for the taking. Maybe someday I'll be taking your photo at a WSOP final table. Oh yeah, don't forget to check local listings for exact broadcast times in your area.
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