2008 WSOP Diary, June 4: Event #2 Finishes, Event #4 Reaches Final Table, Second Championship Event Starts

Day 2 of Event #5 looked like a sort of Roman arena where hungry, 500 lb lions would be pitted against the French Olympic skating team. Over 30 players were eliminated in the first hour of play. Among the dead and dying was Phil Hellmuth, who will now have to wait a little longer for that 12th bracelet. Sorel Mizzi, Clonie Gowen, and Phil Ivey also joined him on the rail. Among the people still kicking in this one are Daniel Negreanu, Jeff Madsen, Michael Binger, and John Juanda.