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Last year's World Series of Poker was significant for a number of reasons. The 2004 WSOP winner, Greg Raymer, was making a strong play for a back to back run, and his late finish showed that his win of the prior year was no fluke. The number of players were setting records, as was the estimated $7.5 million payout for the champ. Along the way there was another race, however, that captured the imagination of many of the players: who would be the first pro to land their tenth WSOP bracelet, Johnny Chan, Doyle Brunson, or Phil Hellmuth?



In the end Phil was the only one not to hit his tenth bracelet, which puts the pressure on him this year. Poker fans can expect to hear a lot of noise from Phil, who is very vocal about his ability, as he strives for Number Ten.