Final Table Set for WSOP Main Event
After 13 grueling days, the final table is set for the 2006 WSOP Main Event. According to Card Player, the final table players and chip counts are as follows:
Final Table Seating and Chips
Seat 1 – Richard Lee – $11,820,000
Seat 2 – Erik Friberg – $9,605,000
Seat 3 – Paul Wasicka – $7,970,000
Seat 4 – Dan Nassif – $2,600,000
Seat 5 – Allen Cunningham – $17,770,000
Seat 6 – Michael Binger – $3,140,000
Seat 7 – Doug Kim – $6,770,000
Seat 8 – Jamie Gold – $26,650,000
Seat 9 – Rhett Butler – $4,815,000
Interesting stories include chip leader Jamie Gold, former Hollywood agent and student of none other than WSOP champion Johnny Chan. Allen Cunningham, the only "big name" left in the event, has positioned himself nicely with over 17,000,000 in chips in second place. His chip count and WSOP final table experience makes him my pick to win the event and return a top professional to the title of WSOP champion.