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Gus Hansen

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Gustav "The Great Dane" Hansen (born in Copenhagen, Denmark) is a professional poker player.

Prior to playing poker professionally, he was a world class backgammon player. He mainly plays Texas hold'em, and during the inaugural season of the World Poker Tour he won 2 tournaments. He is known for taking huge risks at times, and has attracted some criticism because of it. As of 2004 he has won more than $1,800,000 in poker tournaments.

He was one of the first inductees to the World Poker Tour Walk of Fame in 2004, along with Doyle Brunson and James Garner.

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