Russ 'Dutch' BoydRuss Boyd, known as Russ "Dutch" Boyd, is an American professional poker player hailing from Culver City, California, originally from Columbia, Missouri. Russ "Dutch" Boyd claims that he has an IQ of 150 - he began to attend college at the age of 12 when he scored a 23 on the ACT. Russ "Dutch" Boyd graduated from law school at the age of 18. Despite the fact that Russ "Dutch" Boyd finished law school, he opted not to pursue a career in law. Finding himself inspired by the movie 'Rounders', Russ "Dutch" Boyd moved to California and played poker during the day while working for a department store at night. At the same time, Russ "Dutch" Boyd along with his brother decided to begin an online casino that specialized in poker - known as PokerSpot Casino, which eventually failed resulting from substantial controversy. Russ "Dutch" Boyd suffered a series of mental problems after the failing of PokerSpot and was committed for a short time in Antigua.Win your seat into the next 2010 WSOP or WPT event by joining Bodog Poker and playing in a satellite tournament! Russ "Dutch" Boyd has been playing poker since the age of 18. At the 2003 World Series of Poker, Russ "Dutch" Boyd received media attention when he finished in 12th place. Shortly after his 12th place win, Russ "Dutch" Boyd founded a group of young poker players called The Crew, which included Scott Fischman, Robert Boyd, David Smyth, Joe Bartholdi Jr, Tony Lazar and Brett Jungblut. Russ "Dutch" Boyd won his first bracelet at the 2006 World Series of Poker in the $2,500 short handed no limit hold'em event. As of 2007, Russ "Dutch" Boyd's total live tournament winnings exceed $720,000. Bodog wants you to win your seat to the 2011 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas. Online qualifying events run from Monday, July 5th to Saturday, July 17th, with the Bodog Mini Poker Series Final Tournament happening on Thursday, July 22nd. See the full 2010 Bodog Mini Poker Series event schedule for more details. --- by Bones McCoy at Poker Room on June 22, 2007
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