Shuffle Up and Deal!
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The 2014 World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific Main Event has officially begun. Moments ago 2005 WSOP Main Event champ Joe Hachem, who helped spark a poker boom in Australia, joined WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel in welcoming the players to the Crown.
After a few speeches and a round of applause, Hachem gave the traditional, "Shuffle up and deal!"