In a rare occurrence for a World Series of Poker event, a player won a tournament who would’ve unregistered if they allowed him to after the first hand of play. Christian Pham, a Vietnamese born pro who resides in Minnesota, won Event #23: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw after being left in shock when he was dealt five cards on the first hand.
"I thought I had registered for the $1,500 limit hold'em," Pham said with a big smile on his face as he looked down at the bracelet he had just won.