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Poker Pro Reveals His Journey from School Days to World Series
A professional poker player recently shared his journey from his school days to becoming a notable figure in the poker world. The interviewee grew up in Mill Creek, a town 30 minutes from Seattle, and attended a school known for producing successful poker players.
The interviewee started playing poker at 13, beginning with games on fannies and progressing to serious games with $1/$2 blinds. He won a $20 tournament on PartyPoker and received around $15k before starting college. The interviewee's parents initially thought poker was a temporary hobby and insisted he finish his education. He attended the Washington University and graduated with a degree in finance.
The interviewee won a $2k tournament satellite and received $480k at the age of 21. He played 30 tournaments at the World Series of Poker in 2009, finishing 80th in the main event and earning around $70k.
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