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South Dakota Town to Host Poker Series

DEADWOOD, South Dakota – As reported by the Associated Press: "The Black Hills gambling town of Deadwood, which had its notoriety rejuvenated courtesy of an HBO series of the same name, will land on national cable TV again in October, this time as a backdrop for ESPN's World Series of Poker.

"…The two-day taping, scheduled Oct. 26-27, will feature 12 previous winners playing poker in Walsh's Main Street-level saloon. ESPN will fly the players to Deadwood, where they will stay at the Franklin.

"Walsh said Texas-based entertainment developer Bill McDavid and promoter Mark Oswald have worked for about a month to land the tournament…"

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