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Canadian Wins $8.9M Prize in World Series of Poker

By Steve FriessNov 9th 2010 – 7:24AM
Isaac Brekken, AP

Isaac Brekken, AP

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...

Deck Stacked for Canadian as Poker Finals Down to 2

By Steve FriessNov 7th 2010 – 5:16AM
Isaac Brekken, AP

Isaac Brekken, AP

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 7) -- The World Series of Poker's Main Event heads into its most lopsided finale ever Monday. French Canadian Jonathan Duhamel holds more than 86 percent of the chips, making him the prohibitive favorite to become the first Canadian to win the game's richest and most prestigious event. Duhamel, 23, of...

Background on john racener

John Racener (born December 16, 1985) is an American poker professional from Port Richey, Florida, best known as the runner-up of the Main Event at the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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