Russ Hamilton (poker player): The True Crime Story and Key Facts
Russ Hamilton (poker player): American poker player. The documented story, timeline and key facts of the case.
Russ Hamilton is an American poker player. He was the 1994 World Series of Poker main event champion, defeating Hugh Vincent in heads-up play to win $1 million in first-prize money as well as his bodyweight in silver. Following his World Series win, Hamilton served as a consultant for Ultimate Bet, an online poker server. In 2008, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission found Hamilton largely responsible for cheating players on Ultimate Bet out of $6.1 million through software that allowed access to opponents' hole cards. In 2009, Kahnawake increased the $6.1 million estimate to $22,100,000.
Why the case is remembered
The Russ Hamilton (poker player) story remains one of the most discussed entries in true-crime history, covered in documentaries, podcasts and books. The summary above follows the publicly documented record.
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Who is Russ Hamilton (poker player)?
Russ Hamilton is an American poker player. He was the 1994 World Series of Poker main event champion, defeating Hugh Vincent in heads-up play to win $1 million in first-prize money as well as his bodyweight in silver.
Why is the Russ Hamilton (poker player) case famous?
It is one of the most documented fraudster cases, widely covered by true-crime media.
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