We have another 2008 World Series of Poker update. With 41 events in the book as of today, the WSOP has awarded over $86 Million in total prize money. Today also marks the start of one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year - the $50,000 buy-in World Championship H.O.R.S.E. event. This is the one that the pros really want to win as most see the Main Event as a crapshoot with so many players vying for the title.

H.O.R.S.E. is made up of rounds of the following 5 games; Hold’em, Omaha, Razz, 7-Card Stud and 8-or-Better Stud. Since the winner will have to show mastery of 5 different games, most consider this event as the one that crowns the very best poker player.

Check back for more updates soon.

Event 36 - No-Limit Hold’em (Buy-in $1,500)
Winner: Jesper Hougaard
Prize Amount - $610,304

Event 37 - World Championship Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better (Buy-in $10,000)
Winner: David Benyamine
Prize Amount - $535,687

Event 38 - Pot-Limit Hold’em (Buy-in $2,000)
Winner: Davidi Kitai
Prize Amount - $244,583

Event 39 - No-Limit Hold’em (Buy-in $1,500)
Winner: David Woo
Prize Amount - $631,550

Event 40 - 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball - Limit (Buy-in $2,500)
Winner: John “Razor” Phan
Prize Amount - $151,911

Event 41 - Mixed Hold’em - limit/no-limit (Buy-in $1,500)
Winner: Frank Gary
Prize Amount - $219,562