When Joe Sebok lost a bet to his friend and fellow poker pro Gavin
Smith he had to arrange several unusual costume changes for his appearances
in the four opening days of Main Event matches at the World Series
of Poker this week.
Four opening days were needed just to get through the record 8 725
entrants for this year's final event in a competitive process called
"The Meat Grinder" aimed at reducing this vast field to
a final table of 9, all of whom will emerge from the tournament with
at least a million dollars.
Sebok showed up for the first day of play dressed as Batman's sidekick,
Robin, in what was the beginning of a costume-filled Main Event run
for the pro. The costumes are his payment after losing a bet to Gavin
Smith about who would finish best in the events leading up to the
WSOP Main Event.
On the second day Sebok showed up as a bear cub in a diaper and the
third had him in a Spiderman costume. So far there's been no word
on what he's dressed as for the fourth day, or what his future costumes
will be.
Smith did say that Sebok would be let off the hook if he makes it
to the final table of the Championship!