Irish Player Wins Dominican Republic Tournament - Tuesday 28th of February 2006
DOMINICAN REPUBLICAN – As reported by the Dominican Today: "Rory McHugh won the inaugural Majestic Poker Tour (MPG) event last week, winning $68,000 and a $15,000 package to the 2006 Word Series of Poker's main event.
"He outlasted 60 players in the $2,100-with-rebuys event held at the Majestic Casino in Santo Domingo.
"McHugh is a ring game professional who grew up in Ireland but now lives and plays in Panama City, Panama…"
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