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21 Year-Old Duke Student Making Waves In Online Poker
Jason Strasser, a 21 year-old student from Duke University, is making a name for himself in the world of online poker. This online poker pro spends an average of about three hours a day on virtual poker tables on different sites.
Strasser has been playing online poker for three years, and according to him, its all about timing and a little luck.
"You get paid out depending on how long you last," Strasser said.
Strasser has just received his biggest paycheck to date after winning a marathon online poker tournament where he got first place and pocketed $440,000.
"It was long, but doesn't feel long when you're playing for a lot of money. It was great," he said.
Strasser however cautions those who want to follow in his 'career'. He warned that online poker should not be taken lightly, saying that its taken him quite some time to hone his skills in playing, matching wits with players from the world over.
"I try to keep it in perspective and not get carried away," said Strasser.
Off the gaming tables, Strasser is actually taking up a double major in electrical and bio-medical engineering. According to him, even with his stellar winnings in poker, school is still his top priority. He added that in the future, he would like to use his poker skills to pursue a career in finance.
"If you're trading stocks, it's a lot of the same strengths you need in that area," he said.