For several years I have dabbled with an analysis of how chip stacks going in measure up against finishing position coming out at a final table. I did an analysis of the 2006 WSOP Main Event Final Table, which I will share with you later. Over the next several weeks, leading up to the 2007 WSOP Main Event on July 17th, I am going to look at how this comparison has played out during the entire 2007 World Series of Poker.
Today, let's begin by just looking at the basic concept as it applies to Event #1 at this year's Series. Going into the nine-handed final table, this is how the players stacked up.
Just take a look at those nine chipstacks and ask yourself: If I was going to make a wager, any wager, on what position these players would finish-what would be the best bet?
Event #1 $5,000 Mixed Hold’em
Final Table Starting Stacks:
Fred Berger - 942,000
Steve Paul-Ambrose - 771,000
Greg 'FBT' Mueller - 683,000
Steve Billirakis - 562,000
Tony George - 546,000
Kirk Morrison - 512,000
Roger McDow - 320,000
John Younger - 94,000
Jon Turner - 88,000
