Premiere Canadian gambling destination, River Rock Casino, has wrapped up another high stakes poker tournament last week, culminating in a $2 million jackpot. The No Limit Texas Hold'em tournament took thirty-two hours to finalize, after which, Canadian player, David Ross White, arose from the stacks of chips and was crowned as the victor. White, who is from Abbotsford, British Columbia, took home the grand jackpot of $600,000 and a wrist watch more expensive than most cars.

White said he was feeling exhilarated after being declared the winner. He said he plans to pay off some debt and take a long holiday vacation with some of his jackpot. White's closest competitor was second place finisher, Derrick Law, who pocketed a nice $290,000 to take back to his residence in Yukon, Alaska. Other players came from all over Canada, and as far as Florida, Texas, Nevada and California, including poker professionals, Johnny Chan, Gavin Smith, and Brad Booth.

British Columbia's Vice President of Casino Gaming, Brian Lynch, said the overall response of players wishing to participate in the No Limit Texas Hold'em tournament was "remarkable", not to mention the large turnout of spectators to watch the tournament unfold at River Rock Casino, which is conveniently located within driving distance from Vancouver International Airport. The casino is definitely starting to make a name for itself as a premiere host for high stakes poker tournaments. So long as the prize pools stay in the millions, poker circuit pros will be attracted and the fans will come out to watch.