Mr. Holder claims to have addressed the problems in the Stevens case by expanding training programs and the like.

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"With the training in Newbridge it was a case of drilling yourself to the ground every training session and that's not good, " said Hope.

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He is now a board member of the United States Poker Federation and is planning to teach a class next year that incorporates poker training alongside case law.

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