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Some of world's best poker players are betting and sometimes bluffing their way through the Festival of Poker at Sky City Casino in Auckland.
Hundreds are expected to take part in the event which is underway today, including 2004 World Series champion Greg Raymer.
There will be single and multi-table satellite tournaments culminating in a three-day main event.
The Festival of Poker offers a $1 million prize pool, the largest ever in New Zealand.
- NEWSTALK ZB