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.
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“Playing Poker quickly makes you come down to earth."
Joe about the ups and downs in poker
11.03.1966
Libanon, LB
Aries
Married
Anthony, Justine, David, James
Melbourne, AU
Australia
Chiropractor
His family, golf, eating out, good cigars, home improvement, going to the movies
Catch me if you can, Loaded pistols, Rounders
Calls his family and Jesus his greatest heroes
...at the age of 18
Texas Hold'em
Chris Moneymaker, Greg Raymer
“Poker can bring out the worst in people, but when you see somebody who's winning with grace and class and dignity, it's nice“ (Matt Damon), "I like Hachem. His game is interesting and he has a good personality. AND he is a very handsome guy!" (a fan)
Acts in the Australian movie "Prey", is friends with Hollywoodstar Matt Damon
Famous Australian poker player Joe Hachem was born Joseph Hachem on March 11, 1966 in Lebanon. He spent the first six years of his life in his country of birth, until his family moved to Australia in 1972. Today he lives in Melbourne with his own family. He met his wife Jeannie as a teenager and they have four children: Anthony, Justine, David and James. As an 18-year old he started to concentrate on poker, a game which influenced his life more day by day...
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