David Benyamine And Pros Continue To Shine At WSOP

Professional poker players believe they have an advantage over amateur players every time they sit down at a table with them. While amateurs usually make a strong showing at the World Series of Poker, it is the pros who have dominated so far this year.

David Benyamine became the latest pro to rip through the field and capture a World Series bracelet. He won Event #37, a World Championship Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better tournament. He won $535,687 for finishing on top.

Greg Jamison finished second in the event that held a $10,000 buy in. He won $331, 350. Mike Matusow made another appearance at a final table but came up short in his effort. He finished in fifth, winning $138,062.

Event #38 is down to the final table with Jan Von Halle holding the lead in chips with 485,000. Lee Watkinson is in the second chip position with 357,000. The tournament will wrap up on Sunday.

A No-Limit Hold'em event with a $1,500 buy in has headed into the second day. 218 contestants have made it through the first day and are currently competing for the $631,656 first place prize.

Two tournaments beginning on Sunday will be a 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball(Limit) event and a Mixed Hold'em(Limit/No Limit) event.

June 22, 2008
Posted By Vincent Tapoglia III
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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