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The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King the burningThe Players: the best poker professionals in the world The Challenger: a wealthy banker from Dallas The Game: the richest poker stakes of all time In 2001, a rich stranger from Texas descended upon the high stakes poker room in the opulent Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. A self made billionaire by the name of Andy Beal, the stranger challenged some of the world's greatest poker players including Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, Howard Lederer, and Jennifer

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