After a 16 hour final table, Jerry Yang became the World Series of Poker Main Event Champion, earning $8.25 million and the coveted WSOP bracelet."I just can't explain the feelings inside me. I just thank my God," said Yang, after winning the event, which began July 6, and cost $10,000 to enter.
Yang came to the final table second to last in chips, but won 30 of the first 80 hands, and never looked backed. In the final hand, Yang raised to $2.3 million and his opponent Tuan Lam moved all in. Yang called and showed 8
8
, while Lam showed A Q. The flop was huge for Lam, as it came Q 9 5
. However, the turn brought the 7, meaning that Yang could win with any eight or six. The river was the 6
, giving Yang a straight and the victory. Poker Pro Lee Watkinson, who stood to win an additional $10 million if he were the last man standing was eliminated in 8th place, taking home $585,699.
Here are the official results and payouts:
- Jerry Yang - $8,250,000
- Tuan Lam - $4,840,981
- Raymond Rahme - $3,048,025
- Alexander Kravchenko - $1,852,721
- Jon Kalmar - $1,255,069
- Hevad Khan - $956,243
- Lee Childs - $705,229
- Lee Watkinson - $585,699
- Philip Hilm -$525,934
1. Dear Mr. Yang,
Hello. My name is Erick Bombita. I lived in the small town of Waynesboro, Pannsylvania. I am a happily married man and a proud father of three beautiful daugthers, ages 13,7 and 2. The reason I am writing to you is this.
For the past several years,I have had a dream. I have had the idea to invent a new kind of handheld video game. Being a lifelong player of video games, I know what is out there on the market and my idea is like nothing that is currently available.
I have already begun the process of having my dreame become a reality. I have contacted the U.S. Patent Resources Office about obtaining a patent. I sent them sketches of my design and they have already informed me that they feel it would be a hit in the European market and China.
The down side of this is, that in order to make my dream a reality, I have to come up with $35,000. This will cover the cost of the patent as well as other things that are involved. I am in no position to come up with that kind of money. So I was thingking of having someone to invest in my project. The only thing is, I don't know of anyone who would at this time.
This is where i am hoping you can be of some help. Would there be anyway you could help me find someone who would be interested in my project? Please know that i have never sent a letter like this to anyone before. I am hoping that you would be able to help.
Thank you so much for making the time to read my letter. God bless...
Sincerely,
Erick Bombita
Erick Bombita at 7:07PM on May 17th 2008