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2010 World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions airs on ESPN August 3rd

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

July 28, 2010

World Series of Poker’s Tournament of Champions Returns Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. ET

A prize of $500,000 and bragging rights are on the line in the Tournament of Champions Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. With fan voting as the driving force for selection into the tournament’s starting field of 27, this is truly poker’s All-Star Game. Lon McEachern and Norman Chad co-host the 2010 World Series of Poker, presented by Jack Link’s Beef Jerky.

The collection of players rounding out the final 10 represent one of the most impressive final tables ever assembled, among them 41 World Series of Poker bracelets and over $32 million in WSOP tournament winnings. Included are Annie Duke, winner of the inaugural TOC in 1994, and her brother, Howard Lederer. If they want to keep the title in the family, they’ll have to get past three former Main Event champions, Johnny Chan, Joe Hachem and Huck Seed. Other top pros looking to compete for this illustrious title include Daniel Negreanu, Erik Seidel, Barry Greenstein, T.J. Cloutier, and Jen Harman.

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NBC 2010 Heads-Up Poker Championship – Annie Duke Beats Erik Seidel

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The 2010 Heads-Up Poker Championship came to a close yesterday as Annie Duke, sponsored by Ultimate Poker, became the first-ever woman to win the title.

Annie Duke 2010 NBC Heads-Up Championship Winner

“I’m so excited to win such a prestigious event and join the likes of Huck Seed, Chris Ferguson and Phil Hellmuth as Heads-Up Champion,” said Duke.

The tournament took place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Annie beat Andy Bloch in the first round and then beat out 2009 WSOP Main Event runner-up Darvin Moon in the round of 32.

Annie then faced off with Paul Wasicka. Annie was all-in and looked to be knocked out when her A-10 went against Wasicka’s pocket Aces. Duke hit runner-runner to make a straight on the river.

“I would have loved all of my matches to be easy,” said Duke. “I’m sure (Producer) Mori (Eskandani) is happy though, because it’s going to give the show some serious drama.

“One thing’s for sure, I can never complain about bad beats again after hitting that runner-runner king-queen against Paul Wasicka.”

The final heads-up match for the title was Annie Duke versus Erik Seidel. The two professional poker players, who have been good friends for many years, faced off in a best of three match for the top prize of $500,000 for the winner. Annie beat out Seidel to win the title and the cash.

“Annie was my number one pick to win,” said Seidel. “She played very tough. She had no fear. She really played the way you’re supposed to play in this sort of structure.”

NBC’s coverage of the 64-person event will air Sunday’s at 12 p.m. ET beginning April 18 through May 23.

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