The United States Poker Championship (USPC) is a major annual stop on the poker tournament tour. This event is held at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A series of poker tournaments culminates with a $10,000 no-limit Texas hold 'em championship tournament televised by ESPN.
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