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| John Hesp from Bridlington wins £2m in world poker contest | John Hesp from Bridlington wins £2m in world poker contest |
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| A grandad from East Yorkshire has won $2.6m (£2m) by finishing fourth in the world's most prestigious poker tournament. | A grandad from East Yorkshire has won $2.6m (£2m) by finishing fourth in the world's most prestigious poker tournament. |
| John Hesp, 64, of Bridlington, made it to the final table of the main event at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). | |
| The grandfather of seven swapped his local casino in Hull for Las Vegas to take part in the 7,221-player contest. | The grandfather of seven swapped his local casino in Hull for Las Vegas to take part in the 7,221-player contest. |
| Mr Hesp's progress captivated the poker world, with many of the game's biggest names rooting for him to win. | Mr Hesp's progress captivated the poker world, with many of the game's biggest names rooting for him to win. |
| The semi-retired businessman, who paid $10,000 (£7,000) to enter the tournament, won admirers for his colourful dress sense and cheerful demeanour at the table. | The semi-retired businessman, who paid $10,000 (£7,000) to enter the tournament, won admirers for his colourful dress sense and cheerful demeanour at the table. |
| Speaking to PokerNews, he said: "I've absolutely loved it, I've lived the dream. | Speaking to PokerNews, he said: "I've absolutely loved it, I've lived the dream. |
| "I just hope I've spread a little light, happiness and fun in the game. I've been told there's a lot of people watching it who have never watched it before, so it's got to be good for TV ratings." | "I just hope I've spread a little light, happiness and fun in the game. I've been told there's a lot of people watching it who have never watched it before, so it's got to be good for TV ratings." |
| He added: "I won't be turning into a professional poker player. I want to stay an amateur, stay having fun and enjoying tournaments and competitions." | He added: "I won't be turning into a professional poker player. I want to stay an amateur, stay having fun and enjoying tournaments and competitions." |
| The final at the Rio casino is due to conclude on Saturday, with the winner earning $8,150,000 (£6.3m). | The final at the Rio casino is due to conclude on Saturday, with the winner earning $8,150,000 (£6.3m). |
| Mr Hesp, who runs a caravan centre in Bridlington, said: "I've tried to bring a bit of light to my small town where I was born and raised. I know they have all been rooting for me. | Mr Hesp, who runs a caravan centre in Bridlington, said: "I've tried to bring a bit of light to my small town where I was born and raised. I know they have all been rooting for me. |
| "I'm sorry I couldn't do any better for you all, but I've had a ball." | "I'm sorry I couldn't do any better for you all, but I've had a ball." |
| Professional poker player Danielle Anderson tweeted: "What a pleasure it was to see John Hesp bring fun back to poker's biggest stage. Hope players follow his example. Let's grow the game." | Professional poker player Danielle Anderson tweeted: "What a pleasure it was to see John Hesp bring fun back to poker's biggest stage. Hope players follow his example. Let's grow the game." |
| Poker journalist Remko Rinkema posted: "John Hesp's 4th-place for $2.6 million is the second biggest cash ever by a British player." | Poker journalist Remko Rinkema posted: "John Hesp's 4th-place for $2.6 million is the second biggest cash ever by a British player." |