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HEADLINE: James Anderson Wins Skycity Auckland's
World Series of Poker Finals
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Confidence, luck and lots of practice proved to be a winning combination
for Scottish-born Aucklander James Anderson, who walked away from
SKYCITY Auckland's World Series of Poker Satellite final yesterday
with an amazing prize package worth nearly $40,000.
The prize includes automatic entry into the showpiece event of
the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in the United States, the $US10,000
entry No Limit Texas Hold'em Championship, held from July 28 until
August 10, as well as accommodation and return airfares for two
to Las Vegas and NZ$10,000 spending money.
The World Series of Poker is the biggest event on the world poker
stage, it is universally considered the ultimate achievement in
any poker player's career to gain the coveted title of World Champion.
It is anticipated that this year's field will exceed 8000 players,
with an overall prize pool of more than $US80 million.
Anderson was presented his prize yesterday by Auckland's General
Manager of Gaming, David Christian who wished Anderson all the
best as he chases his ultimate poker dream in Las Vegas next month.
"It will be one of the greatest experiences of his life,
and I wish him all the best at the WSOP. We'll certainly keep
a close eye on his progress."
Anderson's final winning hand of an Ace and a Seven nudged out
second place winner Martin Cardno's Ace and Four when another
Seven turned up in the community cards.
Cardno, who chose to wear dark sunglasses and a baseball cap
for the finals, took away $6,000 cash. Andres Birt received $5,000
for his third place.
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