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Ex-pro bowler wins major poker tournament

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2009 12:00 am
A self-described formerprofessional bowler has won what many poker pros consider to be themost prestigious tournament in the world: the World Series of PokerH.O.R.S.E. Championship.While the WSOP Main Event paysmillions of dollars more and is more well known by the averageperson, the H.O.R.S.E. tournament is considered by thepros to be a greater test of poker skills since it involves fivedifferent games. In addition, the $50,000 entry fee -- five...