Dennis Waterman (born 1948 in

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) is a professional

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player and writer. He has over 30 years of poker experience with reported career winnings of $1,230,316 as of 2015.Hendon Mob profile
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master by the age of 16. In addition to chess, he has played

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competitively. In 2007, Waterman appeared in the

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poker tournament ''

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''. Waterman won his preliminary and semi-final matches, earning a seat at the $1 million final table. He lost in heads-up play when his all in call with 10-7 suited failed to improve against his opponent's pocket nines. In addition to his success at the tables, Waterman also writes articles for such outlets as

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. A

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, Waterman has also written several books on spirituality and teaches meditation. His spiritual side has earned him the nickname "Swami" at the tables. Waterman lives with his wife Geewon in

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Waterman, Dennis Living people 1948 births American poker players American Buddhists American gambling writers American male non-fiction writers People from Myrtle Point, Oregon Writers from Oregon