A Seaford man has earned a place at the World Series of Poker's final table, which means he'll walk away with at least $754,598 and potentially much more, according to a Newsday report.
Michael Esposito, 44, has made it to the final nine players out of a field that started with 6,598 and in October when play resumes in Las Vegas, he'll be in the hunt for the cool $8.5 million that goes to the champion.
"I would go back to work and live the life I live," the commodities trader told Newsday of his plans if he does win the champion's prize.
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