LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Adam Murphy first played in the World Series of Poker main event two years ago, he got in at the last minute after a strong run playing cash tables in Las Vegas and competing in other tournaments.
But the 38-year-old software company owner from Franklin, Wisc., says he and his wife, Tanya, planned this year’s trip around the no-limit Texas Hold ’em tournament and are far better prepared to deal with the marathon and its complexity.
A group of 2,734 players returned to play Saturday for their second session, each with different ideas about how to run deep.
Saturday began with one of poker’s biggest names — Phil Ivey — busting out.
The tournament’s top prize is $8.94 million.
