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Orthodox Jewish Bergenfield Businessman to Compete in World Series of Poker

Orthodox Jewish Bergenfield Businessman to Compete in World Series of Poker

Bergenfield, New Jersey’s Gershon Distenfeld, an Orthodox Jewish businessman, has won a spot at the World Series of Poker’s final table. The tournament, which will be held in Las Vegas starting on December 28th, features nine challengers in a no-limit Texas hold ’em tournament. 43-year-old Distenfeld is currently in sixth place, following two days of online play in which he has already done well. He said, “There is a little bit of luck involved — sometimes a lot of luck. But in the end, skill does win out.” Read more here.

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Sara Levine

Sara Levine is a writer and producer of film, television and podcasts. After graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, she worked in feature film development for Fox and Paramount, and as the head of the Story Department for WME / Endeavor. Her notes and critiques have been used to find and improve material by top buyers and talent in Hollywood.