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Top 10 Countries with the Highest Poker Tournament Winnings
The Netherlands has the 10th highest total poker tournament winnings at $143,639,246.
The Dutch state-owned company Holland Casino is the only legal operator of live poker in the Netherlands. The Netherlands' top poker earner is Marcel Luske, who has won over $4.5 million.
Sweden has the 9th highest total poker tournament winnings at $188,299,161. Sweden's top poker earner is Martin Jacobson, who has won over $16.5 million.
Russia has the 8th highest total poker tournament winnings at $258,702,268. Russia's top poker earner is Igor Kurganov, who has won over $14.8 million.
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