Down the Ante
Larry Chebowski would never think of surrendering $10,000 of his own hard-earned money to play in the World Series of Poker, but he'll be competing anyway, courtesy of Fort McDowell Casino, a charitable spirit and an ugly little 5-3 off-suit. The 65-year-old Mesa entertainer is one of untold multitudes who will make the 400-mile trek from the Valley of the Sun to Las Vegas this July to compete in professional poker's most illustrious and widely watched event.

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