Bodog Beat

It is the end of an era and the dawn of a new age. Earlier today PokerNews.com reporter and poker player-extraordinaire Tiffany Michelle became the "Last Woman Standing at the WSOP," meaning that Team Bodog poker player Maria Ho has passed on her torch.

In a touching interview/ceremony, Tiffany and Maria reversed roles and Maria interviewed Tiffany for PokerNews much like Tiffany had done for Maria almost exactly a year ago. The two good friends symbolically transferred the crown and Tiffany spoke of the emotions of the moment and how she was so happy to have proven herself in the poker world as much more than a pretty face. After the interview, we spoke to Maria who told us that if she had to give up her title, then she could not have picked a better person to take it from her.

Maria finished 38th last year to cash out for about $237k. With 35 players remaining in the Main Event, Tiffany has already run deeper than Maria but with the adjusted payouts for this year's event, she hasn't out-earned her as of yet. Remaining players will walk with at least $193k and Tiffany won't reach Maria's payout level until 27th place. Nothing like a little friendly competition to spur ambition.

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