Will a pro take down the Main Event?

#1 6th May 2009, 8:22 AM

It seems possible this year more than ever. With the numbers being as low as they're projected, we might see a pro finally take it down. I'm not saying a few thousand less players makes it easier, but with the numbers the way they are, I wouldn't be surprised to see some big names at the final table this year.

I predict Chris Ferguson or a wild horse in Shannon Shorr winning the Main Event. Who are your picks?

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#2 6th May 2009, 9:14 AM

i'll take erick lindgren

#3 6th May 2009, 1:08 PM

My pick would be an online MTT pro. Someone like a Sorel Mizzi or Jon Turner.

#4 6th May 2009, 1:43 PM

I agree, I think this is finally the year a known established name in poker takes down the Main Event.

#5 6th May 2009, 6:17 PM

It would be really nice to see a pro take it down.

#6 6th May 2009, 6:37 PM

i doubt... but the final table of the $40k event should be full of pros..

#7 6th May 2009, 6:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackTen

I predict Chris Ferguson or a wild horse in Shannon Shorr winning the Main Event. Who are your picks?

I'm see a lot of people agreeing that a pro will take it down, however we're ignoring the part where we make our picks.

C'mon folks this is a freeroll! If you're right, you're gonna look like a super genius in a few months and if you're wrong who cares!

Give me the Clever Piggy! I'll take Allen Cunningham

#8 6th May 2009, 7:38 PM

Phil Ivey!!! A pro is due to win this event, so why not arguably the best poker player in the world?

#9 6th May 2009, 7:50 PM

I don't think so 'cause some pros play in high stakes games where the blinds are 4000/8000 dollars so when you pay 10000 for a main event tickets ( the majority get the ticket for free ) it is very hard to concentrate ... but still if I gotta pick one it would be Allen Cunningham or phil hellmuth !!

#10 6th May 2009, 7:53 PM

I might get made fun of but my pick for this year is Mike Matusow because he has been playing very great past few years in the main event and I think its his time to win it.

#11 6th May 2009, 7:56 PM

My pick is PIFAN

After he wins his satty & gets his seat he will be gold from there on out

#12 6th May 2009, 8:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velutha

however we're ignoring the part where we make our picks.

I always make all of my goofy WSOP predictions in its own thread on the night before the WSOP begins. I think I was pretty bad last year too, like 25% right. Guess I have a few weeks still to refine this years picks.

#13 6th May 2009, 9:02 PM

I can bet that neither Jerry Yang or Jamie Gold are going to win this year...

#14 6th May 2009, 9:18 PM

i would like to see someone with a bit charizma (however you spell it ) like a phil laak or antonio esfandiari take it, and for our viewing pleasure jen tilly to make the final table .

#15 6th May 2009, 9:30 PM

I doubt it. Too many people gunning for them even with the lower numbers.

#16 6th May 2009, 9:42 PM

i wouldn say phil ivey is the best poker player in the world, dont get me wrong he is a fantastic player, i think there are many others who are a level or 2 above him.

#17 7th May 2009, 2:31 AM

Tom dwan all the way.
Lol if he plays in it that is.
But seriously the man runs like wild fire.
I would like to see mike matusow win this year as well.

#18 7th May 2009, 3:11 AM

I'd LOVE to see chris ferguson at the last table. I love how that guy plays. One of my inspirations to take my poker playing more seriously.

#19 7th May 2009, 3:23 AM

Erm... maybe I missed something. Who exactly is expecting the field to be a few thousand runners smaller than previous years?

I think the chances of a pro taking it down this year are no different to what they've been in any post-boom year: minimal. Though it'll probably depend on how loose your definition of "pro" is.

#20 7th May 2009, 4:23 AM

I think an online pro or maybe Annette Obrestad - doesn't she turn 21 this year?

#21 7th May 2009, 4:28 AM

i think maybe 1 pro will make ft and my pick would be hansen.however odds are stacked against pros and i cant see them overcoming them.final 5 will be all amateurs.my prediction.

#22 7th May 2009, 4:37 AM

Phil Hellmuth

Did anyone see the moves he put on Drrrr in the NBC Heads Up Tournament.
Incredible ..........

#23 7th May 2009, 6:28 AM

I'll throw another name out there... John Juanda!!!

There are my 3 picks... Chris Ferguson, John Juanda or Shannon Shorr to win the Main Event!

#24 7th May 2009, 6:40 AM

I dont think a pro will win the main event. I think a new comer will take it down. And I think this year it will be from fulltilt.

#25 7th May 2009, 6:44 AM

Phil Ivey
Phil Ivey
Phil Ivey

Now that I think about it....ummm Phil Ivey
Did I mention that I think Phil Ivey is going to take it?

#26 7th May 2009, 7:12 AM

I have to go with Zigmund, although he is not the best nl hl player I still think he's a badass and would love to see him win, especially since he is pretty drunk by the time he reaches the final table.

#27 7th May 2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roller

Phil Hellmuth

Did anyone see the moves he put on Drrrr in the NBC Heads Up Tournament.
Incredible ..........

I think Hellmuth got beaten with his pair of As with Durrrrr's pair of ten getting 3 of a kind.

#28 7th May 2009, 10:46 AM

Gus Hansen or Chris Ferguson

#29 7th May 2009, 1:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzExorcist

Erm... maybe I missed something. Who exactly is expecting the field to be a few thousand runners smaller than previous years?

Considering the WPT Championship field was lower by about 40%, it is generally expected that the WSOP ME field will be lower this year as well. Quite possibily by a couple thousand.

The economy is just taking it's toll. But we'll see. There will be many a prop bet made on the final number.

#30 7th May 2009, 1:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StormRaven

I think an online pro or maybe Annette Obrestad - doesn't she turn 21 this year?

She doesn't turn 21 until September, so she is going to have to wait another year to play in the WSOP Vegas.

#31 7th May 2009, 1:43 PM

I agree it's going to be difficult for a pro to do. But that being said I think if it's done it'll be by someone like Hellmuth, Ferguson, or a Cunningham type player that's patient as well as talented. Ivey is great but I dont think aggressive pros like him are patient enough to make theri way through the maze of amateur players and bad beats.

#32 7th May 2009, 2:24 PM

John Smith.

#33 7th May 2009, 2:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smd173

I agree, I think this is finally the year a known established name in poker takes down the Main Event.

Not only would I put my money the winner being an unknown online player, but I would go so far as to say that a big-name, well known pro will not be at the final table. I think the trend stays the same.

ps. I also hope that by typing this I have jinxed it and lots of pros are at the final table b/c that is what I would like to see as well.

#34 7th May 2009, 4:23 PM

I put my money on Jennifer Tilly.
She plays excellent especially with pocket pairs she's way over all the pro's.
I just can't forget the admiring looks from the pro's when she played with Antonius.
lol

#35 11th May 2009, 12:52 AM

I really think the run of unknown amatuer players continue the winning streak but If I pick a pro,I go with Phil Laak!

Long live the Uni-Bomber

Snow

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