WSOP Through The Lens: Week 1

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The first week of the World Series of Poker was action packed, and our team of photographers was there to catch it all. From our own Chad Holloway winning his first WSOP bracelet, to Matthew Waxman outlasting Eric Baldwin in an epic heads-up battle for a bracelet of his own, here's a look back at the first week of the WSOP from behind the lens.

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What they're all hunting for!
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PokerNews blogger Josh Cahlik makes a deep run in Event #1.
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PokerNews' own Chad Holloway goes heads-up for the first bracelet of the year.
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Holloway's rail was more tense than he was.
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Until Holloway decided to finally just ship it.
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Event 2 saw world class Olympian Michael Phelps in action.
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Trevor Pope takes down Event #2! (Note: Canine are not allowed to actually play at the WSOP)
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Would someone tell John Racener his hair looks fine?
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Charles Sylvestre was feeling it on his way to victory in Event #3.
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An emotional victory for John Beauprez in Event #4!
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Gorilla shoes?
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Before...
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... And after.
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The public swarmed for Event #6, The Millionaire Maker!
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Even Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell couldn't pass up the chance at turning $1,000 in to over $1 million.
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You could buy a whole lot of Ruffles with the money won at the Event #6 final table.
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Hey Phil, can we get an interview?
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Two well respected pros battle in the shadows of legends.

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When it was over, winner Matt Waxman couldn't even hold his own cards he was so exhausted.

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