Posted on 11/01/2012 4:52:48 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
A 24-year-old poker professional from Laurel 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.
Greg Merson emerged with the title before dawn in Las Vegas after a session that proved a showcase for his skills amid the unpredictability of tournament no-limit Texas Hold em. On the last hand, Mr. Merson put Las Vegas card pro Jesse Sylvia all-in with a king high. Mr. Sylvia thought hard, then called with a suited queen-jack.
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Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense now.
With that attitude, you will be welcome at any poker game.
LOL... wanna play poker tonight?
>> LOL... wanna play poker tonight?
Yes, I live at:
700 North Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
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