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…
Complaining is usually strictly forbidden, but such an inconceivable series of bad beats even brings me a little out of composure. The receptionists here on the boat hate me. The London taxi drivers cheat me (as always). My Ukrainian girlfriend didn't get a visa and the youngest single woman among the passengers has dyed, pale-purple hair and is pushing 60. Things are only going flawlessly with poker. But who's interested in that?
Vienna – London – Vienna – Lake Wörtersee – Venice. All that in barely 75 hours. First, jetted off to the Party Poker European Open IV. After all, I had a record to defend there. My fourth attendance, six table shootout and me, with the sum of my ....
Always trouble with personnel. Especially finding a good chauffer is not an easy thing. Either he sleeps with the nanny or secretly sells compromising pictures ....
Aruba. A comfortable 30 degrees (85°F) in the shade. My flight is in two hours. Time to take stock of my Caribbean adventure. It was, at any rate, a ....
