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Jerry Yang was knocked out today of the World Series of Poker 2008.  This event is the richest poker tournament ever at $180.7 million.  In the days of the nationwide credit crunch the poker series has had an increase of $20.8 from 2007.  You have to love Las Vegas!

Not only has the owner of the poker series, Harrah’s Entertainment, set a record with 58,720 entries, but plans to be bigger an better at 2009 WSOP.

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World Series of Poker 2008 season starts Friday and Jerry Yang defends his 2007 title as the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em winner. Last year, Yang, from Temecula, CA turned his hobby into a $8.25 million dollar passion.

This year’s WSOP will span six weeks and include 55 events at the Rio Las Vegas hotel. More than 100,000 spectators will view the free events and 30,000 poker players from novice to pros will step up to the challenge this year.

Continue reading World Series Of Poker Season Starts Friday & Yang Defends 2007 Title

World Series of Poker champion Jerry Yang won the $8.25 million championship this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Wednesday, Yang won over 6,358 poker players over 11 days at the Rio Casino.  The final table of players of eight started Tuesday and finally ended 16 hours later.  Yang started out strong and had the chip lead within two hours of play never letting go of his stronghold.

Can you believe Yang’s total investment was only $225 for the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Nevada real estate?  That’s what this 39 year old Laotian immigrant from Temecula, California did for his entry into this competition.  He learned his skills from inside the American Indian casinos in Southern, CA.

Continue reading World Series Of Poker Champion Jerry Yang Won $8.25 Million With $225