Jamie Gold Cut By Bodog

Jamie Gold at the 2006 WSOP Main Event final table. Bodog.com has apparently decided to end the relationship between Bodog and 2006 WSOP Main Event winner Jamie Gold .
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Wed, January 31st, 2007

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