2008 WSOP Event 14 Winner Eric Brooks

Sometimes it is all about the bracelet. That sounds silly: everyone who sits down to play a World Series of Poker event desperately wants that piece of jewelry, but most of them are not crying in their beer when they are given thousands, hundreds of thousands, and sometimes millions of dollars with their wrist bling. The majority of players would probably be upset if they were handed their bracelet, given a firm handshake, and sent off without getting a check to go with it. Eric Brooks is the exception to this particular rule.