I Have read some people on this board inadvertantly suggest that Raymer doesn't deserve it because of luck. Luck is an intricate part of the game. The other day I called a "jackal" type players all-in with ace queen of diamonds. You know what he had? 4-6 offsuit. He ended up winning with a pair of fours. Strategy will get you in the to 100. Luck will get you to the final table. Fate determins the winner. (raymor called the allin in the tournament of champions because he read that his opponenthad a low pair in which case he had two over cards which would have been the same as having ace king and 8 9 has more possible straits than ace king. It was a nice read. Best luck to fossilman