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Champion HS Wrestler, Business Owner 47-Year-Old Andrew Cook Dies Suddenly Champion HS Wrestler, Business Owner 47-Year-Old Andrew Cook Dies Suddenly
Champion HS Wrestler, Business Owner 47-Year-Old Andrew Cook Dies Suddenly Andrew C. Cook, of Chester Springs, died suddenly on Friday, Aug. 30, according to an obituary published by James J. Terry Funeral Home. He was 47 years old. Andy was a champion wrestler at Ridley Park High School, his obituary said. He ran a successful landscaping business for many years, according to his obituary. A GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $26,000 for his family as of Tuesday, Sept. 3. "Andrew found his passion in the financial world as an accountant for Fearless Restaurants," as noted in his obituary. He had a gift for mathematics and numbers. Andy loved being…
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Salem's Joseph Henley Staton Jr., Avid Baseball Player, 42 Salem's Joseph Henley Staton Jr., Avid Baseball Player, 42
Salem's Joseph Henley Staton Jr., Avid Baseball Player, 42 Joseph Henley Staton, Jr, of Salem, died on March 18, according to an obituary published by Adams Funeral Home. He was 42 years old. He graduated from Salem High School. "Joey was one of a kind, to know him was to love him," his obituary said. "His humor was infectious, he always loved to make everyone laugh no matter what." He was an avid baseball player his entire life "where he bonded with his Dad and was a phenomenal left-handed pitcher," his obit said. He loved to draw in his spare time, listen to music, play pool and was a master poker player, according to his obit. Click here to r…
Central PA Man Wins Big At Las Vegas Casino Central PA Man Wins Big At Las Vegas Casino
Central PA Man Wins Big At Las Vegas Casino A central Pennsylvania man has won more than a half-million dollars playing poker in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to a release by Caesars Entertainment. Congratulations to @CaesarsRewards member, Scott L., on hitting the Mega Jackpot playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em for $5️⃣ 4️⃣ 4️⃣,9️⃣ 0️⃣ 4️⃣ 🎊 21+. Gambling problem? Call 800-522-4700. pic.twitter.com/KZ6CaNoAz0 — Planet Hollywood (@PHVegas) November 10, 2021 Scott Long, of Harrisburg, won a Mega Progressive Jackpot during a game of Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Wednesday, according to Caesars. Long…
Bergen County Poker Player Donates World Series Winnings To Charity Bergen County Poker Player Donates World Series Winnings To Charity
Bergen County Poker Player Donates World Series Winnings To Charity A former New Jersey resident and first-time World Series of Poker player is coming home empty handed. Gershon Distenfeld, who recently moved from Teaneck to Hollywood, FL -- will be donating his winnings from the $1,500 No-limit Hold’em Shootout to charity: All $204,063, PokerNews.com reports. Distenfeld was crowned champion after a more than three-hour back-and-forth heads-up battle against Johan Schumacher, the outlet said. Gershon DistenfeldDanny Maxwell for PokerNews.com Distenfeld works in the investment management industry and took up poker about a decade ago, he told Daily Voice…
Poker Player's Public Battle With Demons Ends In Fatal Plunge From NJ High-Rise Poker Player's Public Battle With Demons Ends In Fatal Plunge From NJ High-Rise
Poker Player's Public Battle With Demons Ends In Fatal Plunge From NJ High-Rise His fellow poker professionals were becoming increasingly concerned about Matthew Marafioti’s mental health when it all ended tragically last week. Marafioti, a 33-year-old Toronto native who reportedly won multiple millions in his poker-playing career, had a very public battle with his demons. Recent social media posts were filled with an insistence that “social justice” gangsters were after him as he fought in court to gain joint custody of his young son. Shortly after 11 a.m. last Friday, Marafioti dove head-first to his death from a friend’s 28th-floor balcony at the Winston Towers, a …
Casino-Themed Comedy TV Pilot ‘UN$UITED’ Filming In South Jersey Casino-Themed Comedy TV Pilot ‘UN$UITED’ Filming In South Jersey
Casino-Themed Comedy TV Pilot ‘UN$Uited’ Filming In South Jersey Television pilot series ‘UN$UITED’ will soon begin filming in several locations throughout South Jersey. The casino-themed comedy series, starring Dan Lauria, Tony Denison, Carmine Giovinazzo and Woodbridge native Ronnie Marmo, tells the story of Greg Mucha, a young man who becomes a professional poker in lieu of accepting his inheritance. “When I first read the script I almost fell out of the chair laughing," Marmo said.  "I’ve worked with Tom in the past and am excited to get to do it again! The cherry on top is to get to shoot in and around Woodbridge Township. It’s a dream come t…
UPDATE: Pro Poker Player Dies In 28-Floor Plunge From High-Rise Above The Hudson UPDATE: Pro Poker Player Dies In 28-Floor Plunge From High-Rise Above The Hudson
Update: Pro Poker Player Dies In 28-Floor Plunge From High-Rise Above The Hudson His fellow poker professionals were becoming increasingly concerned about Matthew Marafioti’s mental health when it all ended tragically last week. Marafioti, a 33-year-old Toronto native who reportedly won multiple millions in his poker-playing career, had a very public battle with his demons. Recent social media posts were filled with an insistence that “social justice” gangsters were after him as he fought in court to gain joint custody of his young son. Shortly after 11 a.m. last Friday, Marafioti dove head-first to his death from a friend’s 28th-floor balcony at the Winston Towers, a …
Drexel University Grad, DelCo Native Bradford Greene Dies At 32 Drexel University Grad, DelCo Native Bradford Greene Dies At 32
Drexel University Grad, DelCo Native Bradford Greene Dies At 32 Delaware County native Bradford Greene died on Aug. 3 at the age of 32. Born in Newtown Square, and most recently a resident of Denver, CO, Greene had a passion for traveling, family, mathematics, and poker, his obituary says. In May of 2018, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University, and in May of 2020, he received his Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Denver, according to his obituary. Brad is survived by his girlfriend, Hannah Agosta, his mother Barbara Greene, his sister Tina Manes, his brother Matt Manes and Sister-in-law Becky Manes.…
Massachusetts Pro Poker Player Seeks $1.25M In Damages For Lifetime Ban Massachusetts Pro Poker Player Seeks $1.25M In Damages For Lifetime Ban
Massachusetts Pro Poker Player Seeks $1.25M In Damages For Lifetime Ban A professional poker player in Massachusett is suing after an apparently offhand comment he made to a desk clerk about jumping out of a window got him banned for life. Worcester County resident Scott Robbins, of Millbury, is seeking more than $1.25 million, a major portion of which he alleges represents lost earnings from Atlantic City poker tournaments, court papers show. The suit says Robbins, age 54, was checking in at the popular hotel and casino for a Borgata $3,500 Main Event in September 2019 when a front desk clerk asked if he wanted a high or low floor for his room. “If I had to j…
Pro Poker Player Seeks $1.25M In Damages For Lifetime Borgata Ban Pro Poker Player Seeks $1.25M In Damages For Lifetime Borgata Ban
Pro Poker Player Seeks $1.25M In Damages For Lifetime Borgata Ban A professional poker player is suing the Borgata after an apparently offhand comment he made to a desk clerk about jumping out of a window got him banned for life. Scott Robbins of Millbury, Massachusetts is seeking more than $1.25 million, a major portion of which he alleges represents lost earnings from Atlantic City poker tournaments, court papers show. The suit says Robbins, 54, was checking in at the popular hotel and casino for a Borgata $3,500 Main Event in September 2019 when a front desk clerk asked if he wanted a high or low floor for his room. “If I had to jump from a high floor…