Seat 8: John Waterman, New Zealand - 153,500 in chips

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His mates may call him "The Salmon," but New Zealand's John Waterman is no fish, having held his own over the last few days to make the final table of the APPT Queenstown Main Event after qualifying in a freeroll event on PokerStars. Although Waterman was dragged along to his first pub poker game by his mates four years ago, the 40-year-old accounts clerk has been hooked ever since. If Waterman takes down the title, he may have to buy himself a new mountain bike or V8 Holden, but he'll have some work to do as he comes back tomorrow with 153,500 in chips.

Bio courtesy of PokerStars