World Series of Poker: Meet the World's 5 Newest MillionairesIt's official, while a winner hasn't been declared yet for this year's World Series of Poker, we now know who the 5 millionaire will be.
Jerry Yang 65,425,000 chips at 6:30 pm PST
Raymond Rahme 29,100,000 chips
Alex Kravchenko 17,950,000 chips
Tuan Lam 15,000,000 chips
Jon Kalmar Busted
Dr. Yang maintained his huge lead, though it was cut to 2 to 1 from a 3 time lead earlier. South Africa's Raymond Rahme has edged his way upwards.
Jon Kalmar was the first of the millionaires. He walked off with $1,255,069. CardPlayer.com explained how his elimination went down.
Raymond Rahme raises to $2,500,000 and Jon Kalmar moves all in for $10,490,000 more. Rahme thinks briefly as his green clad spectators stand, ready to burst at any second. Rahme makes the call and shows down J
J
, and Kalmar tables AK
. Both camps explode in support of their respective players, with calls for an ace or king tangling with yells for a third jack. Kalmar stands, wiping his hands on his black shirt, emblazoned with a picture of Family Guy character Stewie Griffin dressed as the lead character from Clockwork Orange. The flop comes 10
96, and Rahme maintains the lead. Kalmer gets no help when the 3 comes on the turn and he is down to the last card. The river is the 3 and Kalmer is eliminated in fifth place. Rahme's supporters burst out in song, and the 62-year-old busts out a little dance to celebrate. He now has $29,890,000 in chips.
Earlier, colorful Hevad "RainKhan" Khan busted, but no need to show any pity. The Internet player walks off with a cool $956,243. Congrats to both Khan and Kalmar for a job well done.
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Ace King, Gambling911.com
Originally published July 17, 2007 9:33 pm ET
