HEINZ BEATS STASZKO IN $8.72 WSOP MAIN EVENT

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A 22-year-old German poker professional won the World Series of Poker main event and $8.72 million early Wednesday, capturing the title with an ace high after using the same hand to boost himself from a nearly insurmountable disadvantage. Pius Heinz of Germany wagered the last of his chips against 35-year-old Martin Staszko of the Czech Republic with an ace-king. Staszko held a seven-10 of clubs.