Rodney Pardey in the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Rodney Pardey of Las Vegas shows his hole cards Monday July, 11, 2005 in the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. 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. Pardey started the day as the chip leader with $464,000. (AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta)