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Justin Young

· Is a professional poker player who was born in Boulder, CO but now lives in Henderson, NV

· Finished 2nd in the 2008 WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic, good for $937,000

· Lifetime live tournament winnings in excess of $2.56 million

· Is a graduate of NC State with a degree in mechanical engineering, and worked in that field for three years upon graduation before deciding to pursue poker full-time

· Played more cash games online when he first turned pro while traveling to a few tournaments, but his big score in the 2008 WPT event resulted in him focusing on tournament play ever since

NHPC record: 0-1
NHPC total winnings: $0

2011: Eliminated in Round 1 by Bertrand Grospellier

PAD record: No appearances


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