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In the ninth hour of play, Jake Balsiger watches play from opponents during the World Series of Poker Final Table event, early Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Greg Merson prepares to make his next move during the World Series of Poker Final Table event, early Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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The championship bracelet is displayed during the World Series of Poker Final Table event, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Fans for player Jesse Sylvia cheer him on during the World Series of Poker Final Table event, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Arizona State senior Jake Balsiger, right, high fives members of the audience as he exits the floor after being eliminated from play during the World Series of Poker Final Table event, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Jake Balsiger hugs Jesse Sylvia after being eliminated from play to finish third during the World Series of Poker Final Table event, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Supporters of Jesse Sylvia lock arms as they watch play in the 348th hand during the World Series of Poker Final Table event, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Las Vegas. Sylvia won the hand and a four-bet pot. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Greg Merson contemplates his next move during the World Series of Poker Final Table event, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Bolivian President Evo Morales (right) and actor Sean Penn pose for photographs before participating in a friendly soccer match in La Paz, Bolivia, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

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Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) passes away from Washington Wizards' A.J. Price in the first quarter of theie season-opening NBA game, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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The United States has hired Tom Sermanni as its new U.S. women's coach. Sermanni had coached Australia for the last eight years. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)

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Donald Fehr, left, executive director of the NHL players' association, talks to reporters following collective bargaining talks between the NHLPA and the NHL in Toronto on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Players, from left, Detroit Red Wings' Daniel Cleary, Edmonton Oilers' Shawn Horcoff, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal and Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan listen in the background. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)