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Poker Enthusiast Wins World Series Of Poker

A poker enthusiast from Argentina won the World Series of Poker Sunday night at the Rio in Las Vegas.

Damian Salas claimed the championship title after a final duel against Joseph Hebert from Louisiana.

While early stages were played online, the heads-up finale was held at the Rio. Salas, a 45-year-old lawyer, walked away with a championship gold bracelet and more than $2.5 million in total prize money. More than 1,300 players had entered the main event.