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70-Year-Old Poker Pro John Smith Advances to Semi-Finals at WSOP
John Smith, a 70-year-old poker veteran, has made it to the semi-finals of the Heads-Up Championship at the World Series of Poker. Smith, who has been playing poker for over 50 years, has won over $1M in prizes and is known for his strategic play.
Smith won his match against Chance Cornut, a well-known player with over $5M in winnings. Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967, including two years in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart medal for injuries sustained in combat.
In addition to his poker career, Smith owns an asphalt paving company in Los Angeles. He has six grandchildren and enjoys fishing. Smith's strategic play and experience have made him a formidable opponent in the Heads-Up Championship.
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