Phil Darden. World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Phil Darden of Hamden, Conn., watches the deal Monday July, 11, 2005 in the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas after losing a pot to John Juanda. After today's play, all finishers will walk away with a cash prize. The top prize will be $7.5 million. The final table begins Friday.(AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta)