The "experts" are reporting scattered evidence that our bleak economy may be turning around. I wonder if their findings include the remarkable early results at the 2009 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.
Consider these happenings:
— The first open tournament had a record-high buy-in ($40,000) for a no-limit hold 'em event. Still, a startling 201 players — mostly pros, admittedly — paid the price, creating the largest prize pool in WSOP history ($8 mi ...
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