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Irish Poker Legend Alan Smurfit Passes Away at 77
Alan Smurfit, a notable Irish poker player and WSOP Omaha bracelet winner, died at the age of 77. His death was announced by his fellow Irish poker player Donnachi O'Dea.
Smurfit's family founded Smurfit Kappa, a leading European packaging company, in 1934. Smurfit earned $1,656,190 from live poker events throughout his career. His largest poker win was $1,500,000 for winning the WSOP Omaha bracelet event in 2007.
He also participated in the WSOP Online 2020 series on GGpokerok, finishing 1,353rd in a $500 tournament with a $5,000,000 guarantee.
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