RIP Noel Furlong, 1999 WSOP Champion only Irish player to win

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RIP Noel Furlong, 1999 WSOP Champion only Irish player to win

Noel Furlong, the only player from Ireland to ever win the World Series of Poker Main Event, passed away at the age of 83 due to natural causes. Furlong made millions in the flooring business but also was a renown horse trainer, although he made a name for himself at the poker tables with two Irish Poker Open wins and a pair of WSOP Main Event final tables including 1989 and a victory at the 1999 WSOP Main Event.

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