"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table!" shouted TD Jack Effel. He thanked everyone in the audience for coming to watch the crowning of a new champion. Then he turned the microphone over to legendary emcee Michael Buffer -- yes, that Michael Buffer -- for player introductions.
First to be introduced was Ivan Demidov, whose announced chip count is 56,600,000. Then attention was turned to Dane Peter Eastgate, who seems to ahve the larger contingent here in the stands. His chip count is 80,300,000.
"Let's get ready to shufflllllllllllllllllllllllllllle up and deal!" crooned Buffer.