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Dewey Tomko

Whether it’s shooting three-pointers with Phil Ivey or bluffing a man holding a gun, Tomko’s life has been one long gamble after another
Whether it’s shooting three-pointers with Phil Ivey or bluffing a man holding a gun, Tomko’s life has been one long gamble after another

We track down the game’s greatest legends to find out how they wrote poker history

Dewey Tomko has played more consecutive World Series of Poker Main Events than anyone in history. He’s also made 23 WSOP final tables, won three bracelets, come runner-up in the Main Event twice, and finished seventh in 2006’s $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament. Plus, if you happen to have a big bet you want to make, track him down – he just might give you some action.

You’ve gambled as high as anyone at golf, wagered millions on sports games, and once lost $50,000 on a coin toss. Where does poker fit in?
For a long time poker was my grind. I played poker, slept and not much else.

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