2009 World Series of Poker Event Updates

June 4, 2009 - Written By Bonnie

Steve Sung has been named the winner of event 4 of the 2009 WSOP, the 40th Annual World Series of Poker - No Limit Hold 'Em. Sung was able to capture his first bracelet and a cool $771,106 as a reward for what at one time was a questionable challenge. Sung came to the final table with the second highest chip count but quickly got down to a couple of short stacks of chips. He managed to climb his way back up taking some pretty large pots from at one time chip leader, Dan Heimiller. It was a victorious day for Steve Sung and he certainly has something to celebrate.

Congratulations to Jason Mercier who was named winner of event 5, Pot Limit Omaha . This 22 year old from Florida displayed his experience and skill while having a unbelievable amount of patience which kept ahead of the other competitors since day 1. With a cheering crowd all of his own, Mercier managed to dominate the final table and walk away with his first WSOP bracelet and a cash prize of $237,415.

With so many events running concurrently, you may have trouble keeping up with what's going on but you have come to the right place for the most current updates on the 2009 WSOP Events.

Event 6, the World Championship Seven Card Stud tournament, is already underway and down to the last 2 players. Out of 142 entrants, Eric Drache and Freddie Ellis are still battling it out to be named the winner of the World Championship Seven Card Stud Tournament Champion and collect one of the 2009 WSOP bracelets.

The No-Limit Hold 'em (event 7) is down from 2791 players that entered to the remaining 59 who are all doing their best to remain in the tournament in order to earn a seat at that final table.

Event 8- Deuce to Seven Draw Lowball (No-Limit) is down to their final table of 7. John Monnette sits as chip leader at 259,000 but not far behind sitting with 283,000 is Raphael Zimmerman. The only player of the seven at the final table that has earned a WSOP bracelet is Eric Kesselman who is determined to collect his second when being named Champion of event 8. Tune in today to see if its a first for one of the other 7, or if in fact Kesselman does in fact have bragging rights.

Play at event 9 - No Limit Hold 'em, has proven to be too much of a challenge for a little more than 1300 players. Of the 1459 competitors, 105 remain and will return in hopes of making their way to the final table. Doug Lee sits as front runner with the largest chip count. Lets see if he can hold his place and make it to the top.

Event 10 , the Pot Limit Holdem / Omaha is set to continue with 162 remaining players out of the 445 entrants. Tune in to find out who has what it takes to make it to the final table.

Event 11, the No Limit Hold 'Em, is set to begin Thursday June 4th with a buy in of $2000.