2017 WSOP Main Event Finalist John Hesp: ‘I am Living the Dream’

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2017 WSOP Main Event Finalist John Hesp: ‘I am Living the Dream’

Amateur poker player John Hesp is having a blast at the World Series of Poker. He's never read a poker book, had professional coaching or watched training videos, but he somehow made it into the Main Event Final table.

The 64-year-old Englishman is one of the rare amateurs making such a deep run and he’s already guaranteed a minimum of $1 million. 

“I have had so much fun and I am living the dream,” Hesp said of his WSOP participation thus far. 

This is the first poker tournament he has played of this size.  Watch below for more of the interview.

Watch Almost Live (30 minute delay due to gaming regulations)   

Wednesday, July 19: 10:00 p.m. Final Table Preview show

Thursday, July 20: Starts at 9:00 p.m. on ESPN2

Friday, July 21: Starts at 9:00 p.m. on ESPN

Saturday, July 22: Starts at 9:00 p.m. on ESPN

- Ace King, Gambling911.com

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