A “Bittersweet” Result for former Bone-Cruncher

Wednesday, 5 July 2006

Australian poker king and former Melbourne chiropractor Joe Hachem is in the money again after winning $345,000 in a Las Vegas tournament.
Hachem, who won $10 million playing poker almost a year ago, yesterday fought off 822 poker players to fi

Australian poker king and former Melbourne chiropractor Joe Hachem is in the money again after winning $345,000 in a Las Vegas tournament.
Hachem, who won $10 million playing poker almost a year ago, yesterday fought off 822 poker players to finish as runner-up in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) event.
Hachem was disappointed that he didn't win the tournament and the $649,000 first prize. 'It's bittersweet,” the 40-year-old father of four said. “On one hand it's a great result but I'm not happy that I didn't win.'
Californian opponent Russ Boyd looked to be trailing but then the turn of the final card, a five of diamonds, gave him two pairs and the tournament. On seeing the card, Hachem admitted he was disillusioned. 'My heart sank to my ankles,” he said. 'I had him right where I wanted him. I pushed him as hard as I could.'
Still, Hachem was at least rewarded with a big hug from wife Jeannie who watched as the finish unfolded. 'She was disappointed for me. She's my number one fan!' Hachem said.
This month will see Hachem defend his WSOP world title in Las Vegas, competing for a first prize of $13.4 million.



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