John Strzemp: A Genius with Figures
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Those that know John Strzemp appreciate his modest and congenial personality. He's as sharp as they come in today's fast-paced world and was alongside Steve Wynn over his illustrious career that spanned the last two decades.
Strzemp witnessed poker history when Stu Ungar won his third world title in 1997. Strzemp had a ringside seat and was the runner-up. Strzemp is probably most well-known for the guy who lost to Stu Ungar heads-up on the final table that was played outside of Binion's Horseshoe. At the time, he was President of TI and the whole poker world was amazed at his outstanding performance.
Mike Sexton mentioned that Strzemp was smart enough to know that he could not outplay the aggressive Stu Ungar once they were heads up. He waited for his opportunity and almost prevailed. Strzemp held the
. Ungar raised 40K preflop and Strzemp called. The flop was 
. Strzemp bet 120K. After going into the tank for a few moments before he moved all in. Strzemp quickly called as Ungar flipped over 
. Ungar was behind but had a gutshot wheel draw. The turn was the 
and Strzemp still led. The river was the 
and Ungar came from behind to win the WSOP main event. Strzemp won $583,000 for second place. He proved that he could play poker with the best of them. Strzemp was one turn of the card away from becoming a WSOP Champion.By the way, Strzemp cashed in Event #3 and finished in 100th place.
and both players checked. The river was the 
. It was checked over to Williams who bet 2,000 and his opponent folded.
and called to see if the turn would bring another club. It was the 
, giving Hanna the second nut flush, as well as a draw to the royal and straight flush. The river brought the 
. The EP player bet 400 and Boeken called. The turn was the 
. The EP player checked, Boeken bet 1,500 and the EP player folded. 
for quads as he dragged the pot.
. Tony G checked and his opponent bet 1,200. Tony G check-raised to 3,000. His opponent called. The turn was the 
. Tony G fired out 4,000 and his opponent called. The river was the 
and Tony G moved all in for his last 8,500. His opponent went into the tank for a few minutes before Tony G called a clock on him. His opponent called. Tony G showed 
for a set. His opponent mucked. 
fell on the river and one player called Scotty's 3,100 bet. He turned over 
