World Series of Poker
Ivan Demidov of Russia plays against Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Ivan Demidov of Russia plays against Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Supporters of Peter Eastgate of Denmark cheer a win by Eastgate as he competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 10, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Supporters of Peter Eastgate of Denmark cheer a win by Eastgate as he competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 10, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark plays poker against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark plays poker against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Ivan Demidov of Russia makes a face as he plays Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Ivan Demidov of Russia makes a face as he plays Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Supporters of Ivan Demidov of Russia watch the action as he plays against Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 10, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Supporters of Ivan Demidov of Russia watch the action as he plays against Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 10, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate (facing camera) of Denmark plays against Ivan Demidov during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate (facing camera) of Denmark plays against Ivan Demidov during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Jesper Hougaard (C) and other friends of Peter Eastgate of Denmark cheer the poker player as he competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve...more
Jesper Hougaard (C) and other friends of Peter Eastgate of Denmark cheer the poker player as he competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Ivan Demidov of Russia competes against Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 10, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Ivan Demidov of Russia competes against Peter Eastgate of Denmark during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 10, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia in the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 10, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia in the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 10, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate's winning hand is displayed after Eastgate defeated Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate's winning hand is displayed after Eastgate defeated Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark holds his championship bracelet after defeating Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark holds his championship bracelet after defeating Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark celebrates after winning U.S. $9.15 million during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, defeated Ivan Demidov of Russia to become the youngest champion of the...more
Peter Eastgate of Denmark celebrates after winning U.S. $9.15 million during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. Eastgate, 22, defeated Ivan Demidov of Russia to become the youngest champion of the World Series of Poker main event. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Peter Eastgate of Denmark competes against Ivan Demidov of Russia during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, November 11, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
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