Jerry Yang wins World Series of Poker

Friday, 20th July 2007

39 year old Jerry Yang has won the prestigious World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2007. He takes home a $8,250,000 reward for his efforts, and a famous WSOP bracelet.

In his final hand, Yang caught an inside straight on the river, knocking out second placed Tuan Lam.

Held in the Rio, Las Vegas, the tournament had over 54000 entrants, all vying for the chance to become poker's next star. The main event, with a $10,000 entry fee, had a prize pool of over $60 million.

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