The following story is reprinted from The Grand Casino Newsletter


ILLINOIS COUPLE WIN POKER TOURNAMENTS


When Dan and Linda Parker arrived in Tunica last weekend, the poker world had no idea what to expect. When The Parkers left Tunica, the poker world had no idea what had just hit them!

Dan Parker, known as ‘The Nugget’ for his ability to hang around at tables, won the Men’s Million Dollar Tournament on Saturday, taking down legend Doyle Brunson in a gutsy heads up performance. Afterwards, Doyle Brunson proclaimed to the large crowd on hand, “Dan Parker is the future of poker. He is a legend in the making.”

With the chip stacks about even, Parker picked up K K and called the big blind. Unbelievably Brunson also held K K and he went all in, followed instantly by Parker proclaiming "CALL!" Both men were surprised to see all four kings in play, so they assumed they would see a split pot and move on to the next hand. But the gods of poker had a different destiny in store for these players; the flop came 7 3 A all of hearts, giving Parker a flush draw. The turn came 10 of spades and then on the river the 8 of hearts hit, giving Dan Parker a miracle win!

On Sunday, Linda Parker, known as ‘Legs’ for her long, slender walking sticks, won the Ladies’ Million Dollar Tournament, outlasting Annie Duke in a long heads up battle. After the tournament, Jennifer Harmon was overheard saying “Linda Parker is the greatest poker player I have ever played against.”

Linda Parker completely dominated her table, sending Cindy Violette, Jennifer Harmon, Isabelle Mercier, Jennifer Tilly and Annie Duke packing. Annie Duke was left in a heads up battle with Parker, who was short stacked for most of the battle against Duke. Then Parker picked up Q Q against Duke's pocket 10's. Parker doubled up and never looked back. The final hand came down with a full house on the board, but Parker held a higher full house in her hand, trapping Duke and sealing the deal.


The Parkers Set The Poker World On Fire!