Michael Graves (poker player)

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Michael Graves
Michael Graves.jpg
Graves playing in the
2007 World Series of Poker.
Residence Dallas, Texas
Born1984 (age 3940)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finish(es)1
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None

Michael Graves (born 1984) is an American poker player and a medical student at the University of Texas-Southwestern. In 2007, he won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $1,000 no limit Texas hold'em with rebuys. [1] His victory created a buzz during the 2007 WSOP as this was the first time he cashed at the WSOP. [2]

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As of 2010, Graves live tournament winning exceed $750,000. [3]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2007 $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em w/Rebuys$742,121

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References

  1. DeBord-Foulk, Laurene (July 5, 2007). "WSOP Updates, Event 52, $1,000 NLHE – Graves Defeats Tran for Title". PokerNews.com. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  2. "College student wins rebuy title". ESPN.com. July 8, 2007. Retrieved December 9, 2023 via ESPN Poker Club.
  3. "Michael Graves' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 9, 2023.