Will a pro take down the Main Event?

[JackTen]

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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[vanquish]

i'll take erick lindgren

 

[diamond_06_06]

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

 

[smd173]

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

 

[aesopdurasic]

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

 

[TheseNutsWin]

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

 

[Velutha]

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

 

[Cdub512]

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

 

[tarik7]

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 !!

 

[cardsharkrob]

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.

 

[KICKIN_ACES]

My pick is PIFAN

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

 

[smd173]

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.

 

[TheseNutsWin]

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

 

[AnthonyENG]

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 .

 

[GrisGrisAA]

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

 

[PattyR]

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.

 

[left52side]

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.

 

[CardConnoisseur]

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.

 

[OzExorcist]

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.

 

[StormRaven]

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

 

[grinner5]

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.

 

[Roller]

Phil Hellmuth

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

 

[JackTen]

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!

 

[ROYALKNIGHT]

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.

 

[LizzyJ]

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?