Sitting down for his first 2009 event

Literally, right now, the Renaissance Man ...

is sitting down at event #16, 7-card Stud ($1,500 buy-in), kicking-off his 2009 WSOP tour. 

Notable opponents include:

Keith Sexton, Nikolay Evdakov, Justin Bonomo, John Juanda and Men 'The Master' Nguyen

One can only hope these individuals have the character and awareness to know that they sit in the presence of true greatness. 

We've been fortunate to receive word from the man himself earlier today (2:22am):

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Arrived in Vegas.
 
Already regretting speniding $50 for a week's worth of internet connection that's so slow and unstable it could be used as a torture device.
 
$1500 Stud starts 5PM. Wish me luck.
 
Jim

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It's been said that since this report, the internet connection has offered it's sincerest, humble apologies down on one knee to the Renaissance Man himself.