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World Series of Poker 2010 Results: Main Event

The 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event ended Monday night, with Canadian Jonathan Duhamel taking home the grand prize of $8.9 million. He bested American John Racener in heads-up play for the prize. Below are the top 10 finishers at the Main Event. 1. Jonathan Duhamel, $8,944,310 2. John Racener, $5,545,945 3. Joseph...

Jonathan Duhamel Wins World Series of Poker Main Event

Jonathan Duhamel became the first Canadian to win the World Series of Poker Monday night. As a result, the Quebec native won $8.9 million in prize money. "This means so much to me, I'm the happiest guy on the earth right now," said Duhamel. "I am very happy to be the first Canadian. It's an honor for me and it's great for...

Canadian Wins $8.9M Prize in World Series of Poker

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 9) -- Oh Canada! Jonathan Duhamel, a 23-year-old college dropout from Quebec, has captured the World Series of Poker Main Event -- an $8.9 million jackpot. Duhamel bested Tampa, Fla., native John Racener late Monday to win the purse and become champion. The $10,000 Buy-In No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em event is...

Mizrachi Plays for Family Pride in Poker Finals

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 6) -- Plenty of poker players say they were born gamblers. In the case of World Series of Poker contender Michael Mizrachi and his three poker-pro brothers, it may even be true. Mizrachi is one of the nine finalists who survived an initial field of 7,319 in July to vie this weekend for the $8.9 million top...

Mavericks' Shawn Marion Ousted at World Series of Poker

Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion lasted all of a day at the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas. Marion was dispatched around 11 p.m. PT Monday when his opponent landed a three-of-a-kind to his two aces. "You're trying to get me out of here huh?" Marion chided before he was knocked out, according to...

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Tina and Robin Make Sweet Treats for the World Series of Poker on 'Cupcake Wars' (VIDEO)

The challenge Tina and Robin faced on 'Cupcake Wars' (Tuesdays, 8PM on Food Network) was to make treats delicious enough to impress people who make a living by hiding their enthusiasm.

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Caesars CEO: Poker indictments present opportunity

LAS VEGAS -Federal indictments targeting the three largest online poker companies present an opportunity for the United States to fully legalize and regulate the $6 billion industry, the chief executive of the world's largest casino company said Tuesday.

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All In: Austin's 5 Best Poker Nights

Poker is bigger than ever -- specifically Texas Hold 'Em -- and it's easy to get in on the action when you don't actually have to wager anything.

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TUAW's Daily App: World Series of Poker Hold 'em Legend

While in Las Vegas at CES last week, I didn't have a lot of time to gamble, but I did get to play a few hands of video poker, and that combined with my preview of Full House Poker for the Xbox had me looking for a poker game to scratch the itch when I got back home on Sunday.

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04/29/12 Poker icon 'Amarillo Slim' Preston, 83, dies Source: Las Vegas Review Journal - Las Vegas NV Poker legend "Amarillo Slim" Preston, who dominated the tables long before the game's massive growth in popularity, died early Sunday morning after a long illness at the age of 83.
10/27/11 Greenstein, Johnson make Poker Hall of Fame Source: Times-News - Hendersonville NC World Series of Poker officials said Thursday that Greenstein and Johnson were voted in by a majority of a 35-member panel of current hall members and poker media.
07/01/11 Fear of drop in entries in WSOP prove unfounded Source: Las Vegas Review Journal - Las Vegas NV If the 2011 World Series of Poker ended today, it would close with the fourth-most participants in the tournament's 42-year history.
08/10/10 Fundraiser in the cards for local Make-A-Wish Source: The Daily Mail - Catskill NY The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York's will bring a bit of Las Vegas to the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy for its All In For Wishes Charity Poker Tournament.

Background on World Series of Poker

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment (known as Harrah's Entertainment until 2010).

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