If i knew what i knew now I'd back Demidov and Marquis. But short of Kim and Suharto I think any of the other seven can win it.
Agreed, Im still liking my bets on Chino and Montgomery, but Demidov could run over the table if he makes a good start.
If it wasnt for the fact I have money against it, Id be all for Phillips, he seems like a really nice bloke.
Agreed, Phillips was nice when I got the chance to chat to him. He's certainly embraced the three month break with the most gusto. When i interviewed him post WSOPE, pre London EPT he said it was his 112th interview. He's also done a lot for charity (likes to talk about it) and has been on every major American television network, threw the first ball at a St Louis baseball game etc. Also he's about as far removed from your typical 50 something player as you can get and from the TV coverage is certainly no fool - although it does help if you can flop the nuts every hand.
I've actually got money on Marquis, Montgomery and Schwartz IIRC.
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