Martin Wendt is a

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professional

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player. In the 2005

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, Wendt was at one time the chip leader, but ended up finishing in 3rd place, earning $200,000. PPM 2005 Final - No Limit Hold'em
/ref> In 2007, he won the second

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, earning £175,000 ($342,707).Hendon Mob tournament results
/ref> Wendt also captained the Danish team in the

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. As of 2009, his total live tournament winnings exceed $900,000.

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