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The WSOP 2009 Main Event Final Table has been set.  The final nine players, known as the 'November 9' will gather together in November and fight it out to the last man.  Looking at the WSOP 2009 final table it is scattered with Pros, most notably Phil Ivey.  Even when he isn't chip leader there is a certain hush around the table when he decides to call.  Chip leader is Darvin Moon.  He is the definition of what makes poker such a great game.  He is a self employed logger from Maryland.  I think its safe to say that he can afford to put down the chainsaw for a few days with all the money he will be taking away from the final table in November.  The WSOP Main Event started with 6494 entrants.  First place is paying out $8,546,435.

 This is how the November 9 stand

1. Darvin Moon	58,930,000
2. Eric Buchman	34,800,000
3. Steven Begleiter	29,885,000
4. Jeff Shulman	19,580,000
5. Joseph Cada	13,215,000
6. Kevin Schaffel	12,390,000
7. Phil Ivey	9,765,000
8. Antoine Saout	9,500,000
9. James Akenhead	6,800,000

One Poker Room that has really enjoyed the WSOP tournament is PKR.  They sponsored the event this year and as Poker Rooms go PKR are pushing online technology to the limits.  Give PKR a click and see for yourself.  You can play for free to get an idea of how the software works.