WSOP Updates: Kenny Hsiung, Greg Hobson Win Bracelets

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The latest World Series of Poker winners, Kenny Hsiung and Greg Hobson, have each achieved their first WSOP bracelets. 

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Kenny Hsiung won Event #48: Limit Hold’em and the $165,205 that came with it.  Jonathan Duhamel and Justin Bonomo were among the notables that finished within the top 20.

Hsiung has now amassed $303,857 in live tournament play to date with 8 cashes.  This is his first professional tournament win and largest cash. 

Hobson, meanwhile, pocketed 256,691 for his win at Event #40:  No Limit Hold’em Ante Only. 

He has five cashes to date and $305,471 in winnings after this 1st place finish.

- Ace King, Gambling911.com

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