Alex Foxen Wins WPT Five Diamond with $1.7 Million Prize
Alex Foxen secured a massive win at the WPT Five Diamond tournament, taking home $1,694,995. The event set a new record with 1,035 entries and a total prize pool of $10,039,500.

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Alex Foxen secured a massive win at the WPT Five Diamond tournament, taking home $1,694,995. The event set a new record with 1,035 entries and a total prize pool of $10,039,500.
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