Campbell wants to be a champion before he stops playing football. The 35-year-old Campbell decided to return for his 15th season in order to win a Super Bowl ring. He will shift his focus to winning the World Series of Poker Main event when he quits the game. Since graduating from college, Campbell has made $11,487 in live earnings playing poker. The end of the tournament is too close to the start of training camp for him to enter the main event. The $10,000 buy-in for the no-limit hold'em world championship will be put up by Campbell after he finishes playing football. Campbell wants to win the main event. It's a tough thing to do, but I think it's worth it. Why not me if it can be done? Campbell is making progress at the poker table. He won $6,405 at the World Poker Tour's Lucky Hearts Poker Open after finishing 191st. The fourth-largest field in the history of the World Series of Poker was played last month. His opponent turned a flush with king-deuce suited and knocked him out of the game. It is thought that Campbell is the only active football player at this year's WSOP, which is in its 53rd year and runs through July 20. The event has drawn athletes from the NBA to the Olympics. None has won the Main event. Campbell has a chance to win the top prize. Campbell is a poker player.
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Jack Effel is the Vice President of the World Series of Poker. Poker is a game where anyone can play.
Trained athletes that have spent their lives dedicated to competing at the highest levels and under pressure are also included. To win a poker tournament, you need to think strategically and make quick decisions. They have the skills.
Campbell knew he had a liking for cards. He won a tournament in Arizona in 2009, beating a field of 70 players.
There are similarities between poker and football. Discipline, patience and a lot of reps are needed to improve. You need to be aware of your opponent in order to excel.
Campbell is watching the offensive linemen as they break the huddle. Campbell uses that information to anticipate. Poker players look for similartells, which give clues on what cards an opponent is holding.
Campbell had an experience at the poker table that was close to one of his sacks. He was re-raised by poker pro Cliff Josephy.
If Campbell had called Josephy, he could have been thrown out of the tournament. He told Joseph jacksy, "I see you got." Josephy put two jacks on the table.
Campbell said it was a thrill when he was out there competing and trying to get a good read on people. I've been good at watching things before they happen. It gives me the ability to spot my keys and give me information. It is the same thing in Poker.
Campbell has reached the Pro Bowl six times. He has 160 tackles for loss since 2008.
After watching the Los Angeles Rams win the Superbowl, he decided to return to the game. Campbell signed a two year contract with the Ravens in April.
Mike MacDonald said thatCalais is an all-timer. One day, he will be wearing a gold jacket at the Hall of Fame.
Campbell is nine months older than Macdonald. He knows he will have a better chance of winning a poker title than a football title.
When asked what title he wanted the most, Campbell didn't hesitate.
Campbell said that the Main event bracelet is comparable to a Super Bowl ring. "With the Super Bowl, I feel like it adds more to it because not only do I have to play well myself, but I also have to inspire guys around me to play well." I'm proud to bring a group of guys together.
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