Jacob Balsiger at WSOP 2012 Main Event
Published on Jul 2012 by Pokerlistings
Jacob Balsiger is a college student from Tempe, Arizona who is playing at his first ever World Series of Poker Main Event. PokerListings.com interviews Balsiger during the playdown to the 2012 Main Event final table.
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