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More than 114 poker players, including six pros from the World Poker Tour (WPT), gathered for the annual Golden States Food (GSF) Foundation's Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament in Portland.

The tournament proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children's related charities in Oregon and SW Washington. 

Winners:
1st  - Dusty Schmidt
2nd - Danny Radditz
3rd  - Pat Welch
4th  - Steve Peterson
5th  - Rick Raterman
6th  - Richard Sakelik
7th  - Ray Bustos
8th  - Jerry Whitney
9th  - Tom Cannon
10th  - Drew Tanner

Raffle Winner:
John Froembling  who won a wine cooler donated by Dacor/Standard TV & Appliance

"It takes a team effort to make this event a success," said Mark Halpern from the GSF Foundation. "We wish to thank McDonald's including the local owner/operators, our suppliers, and the Ronald McDonald House Chairties volunteers and staff. We especially would like to thank Joe and Hannah Graziano for providing a vision of what this event could be and the WPT pros who return year after year to make it a truly unique experience."

Thank you to this year's sponsors: 
Java Jacket
Joe & Hannah Graziano
Penske
Bama Companies
Sutton Tire & Chain/Good Year
Campbell Foundation. 


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