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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]
The following is the list of World Series of Poker Main Event champions. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is "the oldest, largest, most prestigious, Best,and most media-hyped gaming competition in the world". [1] It is held annually since 1970 in Las Vegas. Since 1972, the Main Event of the WSOP has been the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold ...
In the 2010 World Series of Poker, Ivey received the most votes for the Tournament of Champions. [25] [26] [27] At the 2010 WSOP, Ivey won his eighth bracelet in the $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. event in a final table made up of other notable players, which included Bill Chen (2nd), John Juanda (3rd), Jeff Lisandro (5th), and Chad Brown (8th). [28]
Poker player Robbi Jade Lew in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. She has been accused of cheating by one of the game's top players. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Nearly three months after Robbi Jade Lew was accused by a top poker player, 'Hustler Casino Live' said it found no evidence of cheating. But it did discover security lapses.
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.
Garrett left the table several hands later, and shortly thereafter, a member of management escorted Lew away from the table. Lew refunded Adelstein his bets in the hand, and Adelstein left the game. Adelstein tweeted that he had been cheated and later suggested that Lew may have been part of a cheating ring involving at least three people.
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]