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This year’s grand prize is a $10,000 seat at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Additional prizes include a $1,500 seat at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, a $1,100 seat at the Arizona State Poker Tournaments, a custom sport coat provided by Trunk Club, a TV and a free stay with bottle service at W Scottsdale.<\/p>\n
Past players include\u00a0Brad Lidge, Brent Celek, Garrett Celek, Clayton Kershaw, Josh Donaldson, Tommy Hunter, Andrew Cashner, Jorge Cantu, Joe McEwing, Brandon McCarthy, Josh Reddick, CJ Wilson, James Loney, Denny Hamlin, Jason White.<\/p>\n
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