The 2012 World Series of Poker was massive for Greg Merson. The poker pro originally from Laurel, Maryland, took down the $10,000 limit hold’em six-handed event for more than $1.1 million and just 11 ...

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The Orioles got some love in the unlikeliest of places. Laurel resident Greg Merson won the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas early this morning, claiming the top prize of just over $8.5 million at ...

A 24-year-old from Laurel will return to the state with $8.53 million after winning the World Series of Poker early Wednesday morning in Las Vegas. Greg Merson, showing his native pride by wearing a ...

A 24-year-old Maryland poker professional has won the World Series of Poker main event, lasting nearly 12 hours in a marathon card session to push past his last opponents for the $8.53 million title ...

Laurel native Greg Merson is returning to Maryland $8.5 million richer than he was two weeks ago and plans to put his money to work for him. Merson, 24, emerged victorious in the 2012 World Series of ...

Greg Merson poses with stacks of cash and his championship bracelet in Las Vegas. [Photo:Reuters] Professional US card player Greg Merson has won the World Series of Poker, going home $8.53m (Sh716m) ...

A 24-year-old Maryland poker professional has won the World Series of Poker main event, lasting roughly 12 hours in a marathon card session to push past his last opponents for the $8.53 million title ...