Justin Bonomo Signs With Team Bodog

“Justin lives and breathes the Bodog lifestyle and is a perfect fit for us. We expect him to make a lot of noise this year for Team Bodog, beginning with the WSOP this summer.”

Bodog today announced that it has signed 22-year-old professional poker player Justin Bonomo to its roster of Team Bodog pros. via Winner Online

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Wed, May 7th, 2008

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    1931: Gambling is legalized in Nevada on March 19. Construction begins on the long awaited Hoover Dam.