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19. A Former Detainee Becomes a Poker Champion, With Ilyas Muradi

19. A Former Detainee Becomes a Poker Champion, With Ilyas Muradi

FromThird Man Walking


19. A Former Detainee Becomes a Poker Champion, With Ilyas Muradi

FromThird Man Walking

ratings:
Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Apr 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Recent WPT champion Ilyas Muradi joins Third Man Walking to discuss his improbable path to poker glory.

I learned about Muradi's story from the following articles:

Sean Chaffin: "WPT champion's journey: Ilyas Muradi transitions from detention to domination" https://www.worldpokertour.com/news/wpt-champions-journey-ilyas-muradi-transitions-from-detention-to-domination/

Charles Rabin: "From immigration 'cage' to newest poker champ at Hard Rock. An Afghan refugee's luck returns"
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article248830954.html

Spencer Woodman: "'Solitary Voices' detainee wins big, but remains in immigration limbo" https://www.icij.org/inside-icij/2021/02/solitary-voices-detainee-wins-big-but-remains-in-immigration-limbo/
Released:
Apr 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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