The 56th edition of the World Series of Poker got underway Tuesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. Here are photos from the first day of action.
David Schoen
Reporter: Sports Betting
Email: dschoen@reviewjournal.com
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David Schoen covers sports betting for the Review-Journal. He has previously covered the Vegas Golden Knights for the RJ. Prior to arriving at the RJ in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
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