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Poker Pro Chance Kornut Welcomes Daughter, Pauses Heads-Up Challenge
NewsDecember 21, 2020·1 min read

Poker Pro Chance Kornut Welcomes Daughter, Pauses Heads-Up Challenge


Professional poker player Chance Kornut has shared exciting news with his followers on Twitter. Kornut welcomed a daughter, his second child. This joyous event has temporarily paused his ongoing heads-up challenge against Dan Glafond.

Kornut is currently engaged in a heads-up challenge against Dan Glafond. Glafond is currently leading the challenge by $352,000. The heads-up match is planned to resume in the second half of January. Glafond expressed understanding about Kornut's absence and is not planning new matches until the current duel is finished.

This pause in the challenge comes as Kornut focuses on his new family addition. The resumption of the challenge is anticipated in the second half of January, with both players committed to completing their current duel before considering new matches.

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