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Lex Veldhuis's Deep Run Ends in Brutal Collision
TournamentsSeptember 4, 2026·1 min read

Lex Veldhuis's Deep Run Ends in Brutal Collision


Lex Veldhuis, a seasoned poker player, found himself in a pivotal moment during a recent tournament. 17 years after his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) final table, Veldhuis was just one spot away from what could have been his best shot at poker immortality. His deep run in the tournament was abruptly halted by a brutal, tournament-defining collision.

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