Jamie Gold won the World Series of Poker Main Event last night on ESPN2, and I couldn’t be more disgusted with his play. The last three days of the event I was rooting against him because of his ridiculous run of good cards and his incessant talking about his hand while playing. I find it to be poor form to try and talk someone into a call or a fold.

Will a poker pro ever win the World Series again? I seriously doubt it. With over 8500 entrants this year the odds are against the seasoned professionals. I’m sure the pros will win more than their fair share of pots, but in the end there are too many amateurs with $10,000 or able to play their way in with an online satellite.