Organizers Australian Open 2009 ex-boxing star American refused to participate in a poker tournament Mike Tyson.
The other day Michael announced his desire to participate in the Australian Championships, which will be held from 9 to 26 January 2009. Total Prize Pool Australian Open 2009 will be 10'000'000.
Tyson known in Las Vegas like a big poker lover. He has two victories in amateur tournaments in the casino of the gambling capital of the world. However, the Australian Poker Association was not a little alarmed by the news that an athlete who is known for his violent temper is going to take part in the tournament has served time for rape and had a drug problem. To avoid unnecessary excitement around participation Tyson in the tournament, the organizers decided to refuse registration iron Mike.
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