24-year-old Maryland pro wins WSOP title, $8.53 million
October 31, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
A 24-year-old Maryland poker professional won the World Series of Poker main event, outlasting his final opponents in a marathon card session of nearly 12 hours for the $8.53 million title on Wednesday. Continue Reading
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