Notable Poker Players

Doyle Brunson

Born in 1933, the “Texas Dolly” has become a poker legend and continues to play strong even into his later years. A native of Longworth, Texas, Brunson now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada and is married and is father to three children, Todd, Cheryl, and Pam. Brunson began playing poker in college, won the World Series of Poker in 1976 and 1977, and has nine World Series of Poker bracelets to his name. In 2004, Brunson won the Legends of Poker World Tour Event and collected $1,198,290. Brunson has co-authored two of the most revered poker strategy books, Super System and Super System 2. Doyle has been inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame, Seniors of Poker Hall of Fame, Casino Legends Hall of Fame, and the World Poker Tour Hall of Fame.

Daniel Negreanu

A native of Canada and Card Player Magazine’s player of the year in 2004, “KidPoker” won Bellagio's Five Diamond World Poker Classic on the World Poker Tour to earn $1,770,000 and won his third gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker in 2004. Negreanu dropped out of high school to pursue his poker dreams but failed at his first attempt once he relocated to Las Vegas. After returning to Canada and rededicating himself to his trade, Negreanu has become one of the most respected and decorated players on the poker circuit.

Chris Ferguson

Chris “Jesus” Ferguson was the 2000 World Series of Poker Champion and derives his nickname from his long hair, goatee and signature black hat. Born in 1963, Ferguson began playing poker in 1972 and in 2004 won $2,858,007 in prize money at the World Series of Poker.

John Juanda

Born July 8th 1971 in Indonesia, Juanda has won three Best All Around Player Awards over his career as well as three World Series of Poker titles. Juanda began playing poker in 1996 and in 2001, Juanda won the World Poker Open Championship title.

Layne Flack

Born in 1969, Flack has five World Series of Poker bracelets on his resume. A former poker dealer turned tournament player, this native of South Dakota earned his nickname “Back to Back Flack” by winning consecutive poker tournaments.