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U.S. Poker Open Returns with Record-Breaking First Tournament
The U.S. Poker Open returned after a two-year hiatus. The first tournament had a buy-in of $10,000 and attracted 95 entries, setting a new record for the series.
Notable poker players who participated but did not make the prize money included Daniel Negreanu, Nick Petrangelo, and Alex Foxen. Final table players included Steven Chidwick, Sergio Reyxach, and Barry Hutter.
In the heads-up match, Dan Shake lost 75% of his chips in a crucial hand where Jake Daniels had a higher straight. Jake Daniels won the tournament with a prize of $218,000, while Dan Shake finished second with $152,000.
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