One of the rules changes for the 2009 WSOP that’s receiving a bit of unofficial buzz is the introduction of a new “mask rule”. The new rule is designed to keep players from disguising their identities at the table, as well-known pro Phil Laak did on Day 1 of last year’s Main Event in a major ruse. With the assistance of his girlfriend, actress Jennifer Tilly, Laak appeared as an old man and successfully buffaloed other players and poker media for much of the day. Funny story or not, that one’s been added to the books for 2009.