WSOP Champ Pays His Own Way

Poker pros are often seen at poker tournaments all over the world, taking their shot at big time prizes to pad their bankroll. Sometimes these pros can be found at smaller staked tourneys, but typically they are paid a fee by the hosting casino for their appearance to help draw in the crowds. Jerry Yang, the current World Series of Poker champion, is a bit different. He has been spotted at the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, competing in a $120 satellite, hoping to win a $25k entry to the World Poker Tour Championship. With his $8 million win he could afford the fee, but he loves the game of poker so much he figures he'll just try and win his way in.