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Wednesday 9th June 2004

World Champion�s Triumphant Return in Economy Class

Newly crowned Poker World Champion, Greg �Fossilman� Raymer, is stubbornly refusing to let his newly found wealth change him. Despite leaving Las Vegas $5 million richer this week, he made the triumphant return to his native Connecticut on an economy class flight.

�Yes, we stayed on Southwest - we'd already paid for tickets,' Raymer explained, �I�m going to be glad to go first class when someone else is paying, but I can't see spending $1,000 for a wider seat and free drinks for four hours.�

The patent attorney, from Stonington, CT, who qualified for the competition through Pokerstars.com, returned home to a hero�s welcome. He seems to be treating his multi-millionaire status with a kind of philosophical abstemiousness. Asked whether he would now but a Rolex he seemed genuinely surprised: �Why do I want to spend $5,000 on a watch?� he enquired, �I'm happy with my $100 watch.�

Source: OnlineCasinoNews

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