The final table at the 36th annual World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas featured a local product, 38 year old mortgage banker Steve Dannerman.

In fact, it was down to Dannenmann, of Severn, Md and 39 year old David Hachem of Australia for the $7.5 million prize. Both made their first appearance in the WSOP.

It’s all over the New York Times, so I might as well tell you that the last deal was 3-7 to Hachem and A-3 to Dannenmann. The flop turned up 4-5-6 giving Hachem the nut straight. The turn card came up an Ace and Hachem went all in, prompting Dannenmann to call. Needing a 7 to split the pot and stay alive, the 14 hour, 232-hand showdown came to an end when a 4 came up.

Dannenmann won $4.25 million, which is still pretty good for breaking his cherry. Although one would be concerned about his wearing teh same shirt for seven days straight, as it brought him a lot of luck. The thought of crusty shirt being up there with Fossilman’s glasses as Poker memorabilia just haunts me.

Related posts:

1. Tiger Cubs Born at the Zoo
2. Two Live Events in DC Next Weekend
3. Poker at what price?
4. Local Card Shark Closes in on WSOP Title
5. Valentines Day Cheesy-Crap Challenge