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A fresh start for Jordan Smith

By Andrew Feldman
ESPN.com

Monday, June 22, 2009

Event 35 | Event 37 There are plenty of untold stories from failed poker players who made the critical mistake of poor bankroll management. Jordan Smith had one of those stories. Smith, 27, dropped out of college at 21 years old to play poker professionally. He made poor decisions and relied on others, including his parents, to help him out financially. After his victory in Event 36, the $2,000 no-limit hold 'em event, he can say he is officially back on his feet. "I was not sure if I was go ...

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