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Last 9 set at World Series of Poker; finale eludes Negreanu

JUL 15, 2015 12:21p ET

JUL 15, 2015 12:21p ET

LAS VEGAS (AP) Six-time bracelet winner and poker pro Daniel Negreanu seemed headed for a fairy tale ending at the World Series of Poker, but the dream was crushed by the queen of hearts sending him to the sidelines in the chase for the $7.7 million top prize.

Instead, nine other competitors will finish poker's richest tournament in November, including a 72-year-old former Hasbro executive and a 27-year-old poker pro who won his $10,000 buy-in for the no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event by playing daily fantasy sports.