Gus Hansen, Doyle Brunson and Joe Hachem are all famous names in the world of poker. We’d like to let you get to know these and other famous poker players even better with our detailed profiles of them. Did you always want to know what exceptional job John Juanda financed his studies with, which poker star scared away burglars by faking a heart attack, why Dave Ulliottthrew $ 40,000 in the trash or what music Chris “Jesus” Ferguson likes to listen to the most? On our site you’ll get to know the stars privately and find out what lies close to their hearts, which people are most important in their lives and what they would like to change in the poker scene. We’ve translated numerous poker stars' blogs (online diaries) into English and other languages for you so you can take part in the lives of the professionals, first hand.
Of course, we’ve included details about their poker careers as well. You’ll find a list of all the tournament results and prize money each poker star has won – so you’ll always stay informed. Furthermore, you’ll find out how the professionals started playing poker and what high and low points they’ve experienced on their way to the top. Hardly any of them became stars overnight; behind every professional poker career, you’ll find talent and exceptional mathematical and mental abilities as well as a lot of hard work. You have to be made for the life of a professional poker player; you can’t lose your patience when you have a streak of bad luck – this exceptional way of life has to come naturally. Browse through dozens of profiles and get an idea for yourself about these interesting and eccentric personalities and be inspired by poker tips from the pros! Who knows, maybe there’s a poker star in you, too…
I am used to playing poker on TV. I’ve probably done close to 100 shows now, and I am very used to being in front of the camera. But, recently we have been filming my play in many online events, and recording the results for the new ‘PokerNews Strategy’ section. It’s one thing to sit under the lights on a TV stage, but quite another to be filmed in front of your computer. I recently played some of the big WCOOP events, and filmed those. My 6th place finish in the FTOPS main event was also filmed the whole way through, and will be part of the videos available to PokerNews Strategy subscribers. Patrik Antonious is one of the main instructors in the PokerNews Strategy site, and I have seen some of his videos, and ....
When you are in a position like I am, you’re often presented with opportunities – a lot of different opportunities. I am in an odd position. Not only am I ....
Now that I am back home in Melbourne I have decided to play a few events this weekend online. Tonight I will be playing a nice little event on Full Tilt ....
The World Series is over and I am finally back home in Australia. All the action right now is going on at Full Tilt Poker as their FTOPS IX (Full Tilt ....
