John Juanda Joins Phil Ivey, Kenna James in Monte Carlo

Juanda Got a Second Chance in This Event The final table of the Monte Carlo Millions has been determined now that John Juanda outlasted six other players to win the second-chance tournament that was filled with …

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Wed, November 23rd, 2005

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