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'Jeopardy' Legend James Holzhauer to Make World Series of Poker Debut

After winning $2.46 million on Jeopardy, James Holzhauer is ready for his next moneymaking challenge.

The professional sports gambler is set to make his debut in the World Series of Poker this week, competing in the $1,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em Super Turbo Bounty and the $1,000 buy-in Tag Team No-Limit Hold'em on Monday, according to Todd Dewey of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

While Holzhauer does have experience in poker, he doesn't have high expectations for the upcoming events.

"I decided to enter because [Poker Hall of Famer] Mike Sexton contacted me and offered to sponsor my buy-ins.