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World Series of Poker Faces in the Crowd

The tables in the Amazon Room were stacked on Friday as rounders from across the country and around the world hoped to bring their A-game to the $565 Colossus III and survive for another day and a shot at the $1 million top prize and gold bracelet. We decided to take a look at some of the players who turn out to play each summer and tell their own unique stories – ranging from a retired soldier to a former pitcher for the Texas Rangers.

Faces in the Crowd: Former MLB Pitcher, Army Veteran Play The Colossus 101

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Michael Loynd
Age: 53
Occupation: Retired pitcher for the Texas Rangers
Hometown: Short Hill, N.