A renowned gamer from New York, Schwartz is a ranked chess master and also a big back gammon player. Having played since the early 90’s he went pro in 2000 after a few prominent finishes. Like other pros who have played chess and back gammon Schwartz claims that the skills cross over and have improved his poker game. Schwartz goes into the final table placed an equal 5th, though is still

about half stacked against chip leader

Dennis Phillips

Darus Suharto

This is the 39 year olds second run into the WSOP Main Event and also the second time he has made the money. Having cashed in the 06 Main Event to the tune of $26,389 after winning an online satellite. Having taken the same path again this year via an online satellite, his journey however has taken him much farther; 873,671 places further to be precise. However the journey isn’t over yet for this accountant, despite being a self professed amateur who describes poker as his foremost hobby. He supposedly sticks to his accountant stereo type and plays a calculated tight game.

Craig Marquis

Another one of the young guns at the final table, Marquis has very little experience in the live arena though has plenty of experience online. He started out at smaller limits but quickly progressed to the high stakes. He has a few small cashes under his belt though and is not to be taken lightly at the final table. If Marquis wins he will become the youngest player ever to win the WSOP beating Hellumth’s long standing record. If he does it will be an incredible achievement with just over a year and a half of poker experience to his name.

Left to right: Schwartz, Suharto, Marquis