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Jamie M. Gold (born August 25, 1969) [1] is an American television producer, talent agent, and poker player, based in Malibu, California.He is known for winning the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and currently divides his time between his activities as president of production for the entertainment company, Buzznation [2] and poker competition, primarily major tournaments.
Russ Hamilton (born 1948 or 1949) [1] is an American poker player. He was the 1994 World Series of Poker main event champion, defeating Hugh Vincent in heads-up play to win $1 million in first-prize money as well as his body weight in silver. [2]
Christopher Bryan Moneymaker (born November 21, 1975) is an American poker player who won the Main Event at the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP). [3] His 2003 win is said to have revolutionized poker because he was the first person to become a world champion after qualifying at an online poker site. [4]
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According to an interview on Mediocre Poker Radio, Booth was a victim of the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal, and may have been cheated out of $2 million. [1] He continued to play poker online after being cheated, but without his former success. Since 2008, he has reportedly lost $4.2 million playing poker. [2]
He was also the host of Card Player's now defunct online video segment, "The Mouthpiece." In one episode, Mike discussed the controversial Ultimatebet.com superuser cheating scandal, as well as seeking legal action as a victim of the scandal against the main perpetrator, former World Series of Poker Champion Russ Hamilton. [30] [31]
She has served on the World Series of Poker Player Advisory Council [45] and has taught at the WSOP Poker Academy poker school. [46] She has coached a number of celebrities on how to play poker, including Matt Damon and Ben Affleck , [ 9 ] whom she coached to win the 2004 California State Poker Championship .
The $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold 'em Championship Main Event began on July 5 with the first of four starting days. Each of the participants at the 2010 WSOP Main Event received 30,000 in tournament chips for the $10,000 buy-in event. After reaching the final table of nine players on July 17, the final table was delayed until November 6.