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Chris Moneymaker: The Bluff That Helped Change Poker

An amateur accountant missed his draws, pushed all in, and made Sammy Farha fold the winning hand.

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Live prediction markets, major events, and the stories behind the numbers.

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Unforgettable moments. Bigger stakes. Real people.

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An unemployed ice cream truck driver spotted a pattern on Press Your Luck's board and won $110,237 in 1984.

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