David Schoen

The World Series of Poker Main Event resumes Monday following a break with the final nine players battling for the $10 million first prize.

Michael Gagliano considered becoming a teacher when he was younger. Now the 41-year-old is a successful poker player who reached the final table of the WSOP Main Event.

After a 20-day break, the World Series of Poker Main Event is set to resume on Monday.

Lucas Jumalon increased his chip lead in the World Series of Poker $10,000 buy-in No-limit Hold'em World Championship on the first day of the final table.

After six hours of action Monday in the World Series of Poker Main Event at Horseshoe Events Center, play was halted with Lucas Jumalon maintaining the chip lead.

Lucas Jumalon will battle Lauri Saaskilahti in heads-up play when the World Series of Poker Main Event continues Wednesday at Horseshoe Events Center.

At the end of Day 5 of the World Series of Poker Main Event, Lucas Jumalon and Lauri Saaskilahti told each other they were going to be the final two players standing.

Lucas Jumalon defeated Lauri Saaskilahti during heads-up play and outlasted a field of 9,208 entrants to win the World Series of Poker Main Event on Wednesday.

After Lucas Jumalon missed the chance to quickly close out the World Series of Poker Main Event title, he told his opponent he was preparing for a lengthy battle.

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