2009 WSOP Event 41 - No Limit Hold 'Em Shootout

Event 41 of the 2009 WSOP - No Limit Hold 'Em Shootout has a 1,000 player maximum, and is one of the most exciting and thrilling events of the 40th Annual World Series of Poker. The event is scheduled from June 21st to June 23rd at the Rio Hotel and Casino in the Casino capital of the world, Las Vegas. Players start with $15,000 in tournament chips.

Each level is scheduled to last for an hour and there is a neat break of 20 minutes between two levels. Some of the tables for the 2009 World Series of Poker Event 41, in the first round on Day 1 may have one less player for every table. Day 1 will see the conclusion of only the first round and round two will have players starting with 150,000 in Chips on Day 2. The final day will see a large $1,500,000 being played in tournament chips.  

The 2008 reigning champion won a sum of $477,990 and the total number of player entries touched 360. The event reserves 4.2% of the total entry pool for entry fees. You can gain a direct entry into the finals by availing the rewarding promotions offered by several online casinos.

Event 41- No-Limit Hold'em Shootout (1,000 player max) 

Sunday, June 21, 2009 - Tuesday, June 23, 2009

$5,000 Buy In

$15,000 Starting Chips

Tournament Updates

Day 1 Recap
Shootouts are always exciting, and Event 41 has been just that. All chip counts are even going into the second day, and thirty players remain. Phil Ivey is vying for another bracelet this year, leaving little room left on his wrist. Jennifer Harman brings some feminine grace to the table, and she is hoping to walk with an additional bracelet. The shootout continues at 2:00pm, and the excitement should run deep.

World Series of Poker Event 41 Recap
When all was said and done, in Event 41 of the World Series of Poker, Peter Traply was the last man standing. His great success has earned him not only the coveted jewelry but also $348,755. Andrew Lictenberger was the runner up, a relatively unknown face at the World Series. He's earned $254,121 from the Series throughout his career, with $215,402 coming from this event alone. The rookie has cashed four times in his career, and each one was from this years. Lictenberger's rise to the World Series came through his Poker Stars fortunes, where he has won well over $100,000 playing online. Maxim Lykov won his first cash out from the WSOP in this event. Phil Ivey returned to this tournament to win 8th place, and an additional $16,000.