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Wednesday 26th July 2006

Detroit poker player destroys final table in WSOP victory

Justin Scott flew into Las Vegas and promptly lost his entire bankroll at a baccarat table. But, out of the ashes of defeat in the pit, the 22-year-old professional poker player from Detroit scratched together a $2,000 buy-in for Event # 31, the No-Limit Hold�em championship, and ended up winning $842,262.

Scott steamrolled over a staggering field of 2,050 players �one of the largest tournaments held thus far at the World Series. The nine finalists comprised largely an unknown group of poker players and none had previously won a WSOP gold bracelet.

When play began, Justin Scott enjoyed a decisive chip lead. ESPN television was on hand to film the seven-hour finale, which featured perhaps the most dominant victory by any player yet at this year�s WSOP.

In an interview after the game, the new poker champion began with a classic understatement. �I came in with 1.5 million,� Scott said. �I was able to use my chips to run over the table.�

Asked what he would do with the prize money, having started out completely broke and ended up $842,262 richer, Scott said: ��I�m going to pay off the rest of my dad�s home. Then, I�m going to buy a home for myself!�

Source: OnlineCasinoNews

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