Pro Players
Robert Daily
Robert Daily, Poker Tournament Director Extraordinaire, joined an elite group at the 2005 and 2006 World Series of Poker as its Tournament Director. Under Bob’s leadership the 2006 WSOP’S Main Event set an astounding record with 8,773 players and is yet to be broken. 2007 brought Bob back to the felts at the WSOP as a player. He set yet another record by becoming the only former WSOP Tournament Director to have ever played and cashed in the $10,000 Buy-In Main Event. He was born in Texas and is the grandson of a U.S. Senator. Besides being the “Guest Tournament Director” for the Montel Williams MS Foundation Gala and Pro Celebrity Poker Challenge, Bob plays poker online, is CEO of DG Holdings, Ltd., and travels around the world with his lovely wife Maria.
Freddy Deeb
Freddy Deeb was born and raised in Lebanon, emigrated to the United States at age 19, and started playing poker to finance his college education. Freddy is best known for winning the 2007 World Series of Poker $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event for a prize of $2,276,832. This was his second World Series of Poker bracelet – he won the 5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw event at the 1996 World Series of Poker. In addition to his big wins, Freddy is famous for the patterned/multi-color shirts he wears to the table. Freddy won the fourth season World Poker Tour Ultimate Poker Classic event, where he earned an even $1,000,000.He placed in the money at the World Series of Poker main event in 1995 (17th) and 2003 (13th). As of 2007, Freddy’s total live tournament winnings exceed $5,450,000.
Annie Duke
Annie Duke, commonly referred to as “The Duchess of Poker,” holds the women's record for most "In the Money" finishes at the WSOP. In 2004 she won $2,000,000 in the inaugural World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions, a 10-player, winner-take-all invitational event. In addition, Annie owns a coveted World Series of Poker bracelet and has cashed three million dollars in tournament play during her career. In 2004, she famously coached Ben Affleck en route to his win at the California State Poker Championship. She starred in a special on the Game Show Network, Annie Duke Takes on the World and has written an autobiography, Annie Duke: How I Raised, Folded, Bluffed, Flirted, Cursed, and Won Millions at The World Series of Poker. Annie is the proud sister of world champion player Howard Lederer and credits her brother for her early guidance in the poker world. Annie is the only woman in history to ever win two major tournaments in one year.
Ken Einiger
Brooklyn-born Ken Einiger moved with his family to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of ten. During the next 33 years there, he owned and operated numerous companies, began playing blackjack, including tournaments, and met the girl of his dreams, Kimberly. In December of 1991, Ken won fifth place in the Riviera Casino's blackjack tournament and in 2001 took first place in the Mandalay Bay blackjack tournament. In 2003, Ken, his wife and two Golden Retrievers moved to Las Vegas where he fulfilled his dream of pursuing a professional gambling career. He quickly thrived in Las Vegas, becoming the 2005 World Blackjack Champion. To date, Ken has won over $1 million. He is also the creator of the best-selling book Play to Win and the DVD Truth About Blackjack. When Ken is not playing professionally, he is one of the most sought-after private blackjack tournament instructors in the world. While he is best known for his prowess at blackjack, he is also passionate about poker and will be a formidable force to reckon with at our poker challenge.
Barbara Enright
Barbara Enright is best known as the only female player ever to make the Final Table of the World Series of Poker Main Event. She was the first woman to win two World Series of Poker bracelets, the first woman to win three bracelets and the first woman to win an open event at the World Series of Poker. In 2007, Barbara was also the first and only woman ever inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. Gender has never been an issue with Barbara. Her style at the poker table makes the “young gun” rising stars of poker shiver in their shoes. In 2008, Barbara became one of the four inaugural inductees to the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. Famous poker columnist Max Shapiro is the love of Barbara’s life, and wherever Barbara goes, Max is sure to be close at hand.
Scott Fischman
In his debut year and at the ripe age of 24, Scott Fischman is the youngest player to win two back-to-back World Series of Poker bracelets. In 2004, his first year on the tournament circuit, he was ranked 7th in the world by Card Player Magazine and grossed more than $600,000. Fischman is also a formidable online poker player, consistently winning major online tournaments. Utilizing his vast knowledge, experience and love of online poker, he recently launched an online cardroom of his own, TheFishTank.com, on the Doyle Brunson Poker Network, affiliating himself with the legend himself, Doyle Brunson. Most recently, Fischman finished 2nd in the first event of the 2005 World Series of Poker, beating out the largest field for a preliminary event in the history of the World Series of Poker and cashing close to half a million dollars. Fischman cemented his status as one of the hottest young poker players in the world with his win at the World Poker Tour Young Guns Championship. Rolling Stone has called him “the face of Gen P (Generation Poker)” and the “poster boy for Poker's New World Order."
Jamie Gold
Jamie Gold has been a major star in the world of poker since winning the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event. The $12 million prize made him the biggest winner in World Series of Poker History. Jamie began his career as a talent agent and was known around Hollywood for discovering hot new talent. He entered the 2006 World Series of Poker as a celebrity player before shocking the poker world by surpassing player after player on his way to the final table. In addition to his famous win, Jamie has a number of other in-the-money finishes under his belt: Fifth place in the $300 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2006 Winnin' o' the Green at the Bicycle Casino; a Seventh place in the $100 No-Limit Hold'em event at Larry Flynt's Grand Slam of Poker IV at the Hustler Casino in 2005; and Eighth place in the $500 No-Limit Hold'em event at the Ninth Annual National Championship of Poker at Hollywood Park Casino in 2005. Jamie also travels around the world supporting various charities.
Russ Hamilton
Russ Hamilton is a poker player best known for winning the 1994 World Series of Poker Main Event Championship, defeating Hugh Vincent in heads-up play and winning $1 million in first-prize money, as well as his body weight in silver bars. He also placed fourth in the 1996 World Series of Poker $2500 No Limit Hold ‘em event. More recently, Russ won $145,000 in the 2005 World Series of Poker $10,000 No Limit Hold ‘em World Championship Event. Russ is considered one of the world's foremost experts in the gaming industry and a true gentleman at the poker tables. He has won World Championships in several types of casino games and founded the Ultimate Blackjack Tour in 2005. As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,500,000.
Susie Isaacs
Susie Isaacs made history in 1996 and 1997 by taking first in the World Series of Poker ladies’ championships two years in a row. She has finished in the money at six World Series of Poker ladies’ events, and placed 10th in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event in 1998. Susie is also the author of two poker books and was featured as a regular player in the Poker Royale: The James Woods Gang vs The Unabombers series. As of 2007, her total live tournament winnings exceeded $310,000. In 2008, Susie became one of the four inaugural inductees to the Women in Poker Hall of Fame.
Chip Jett
Chip Jett began working as a poker dealer in a Native American casino, but turned pro after he realized he was making more money as a player. In 2003, Chip placed second in the World Poker Tour PartyPoker.com Million II cruise event and made final tables in two World Series of Poker events. He also placed fourth in the 2003 Legends of Poker World Poker Tour event. He placed third in the 2005 World Series of Poker $5000 Seven-Card Stud event. Chip had 1st place winnings at the 4th Annual World Poker Open No Limit Hold ‘em and the 2003 Tropicana Poker Championship Series in No Limit Hold ‘em. Chip’s greatest 1st place win is being married to the very beautiful poker pro Karina Jett. As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,900,000.
Karina Jett
Karina Jett has finished in the money at five World Series of Poker events. She placed fourth in the 2004 World Series of Poker Ladies Limit Hold ‘em event, and third at the World Poker Tour Legends of Poker Tour in Ladies No Limit Hold ‘em. Her biggest purse to date is for her eighth-place finish in No Limit Hold ‘em at the 2005 London Open. Karina may be best known for her appearances on the GSN series Poker Royale Battle of the Sexes. As of 2007, her total live tournament winnings exceeded $125,000. She’s married to fellow pro poker player Chip Jett. Karina also recently served on the nominating committee of the Women In Poker Hall of Fame.
Mary Jones
In just two years, Mary Jones went from being a business executive aspiring to play professional poker to winning the biggest event in women’s poker history -- the 37th Annual World Series of Poker Ladies Event in 2006 – where she triumphed over a field of 1,128 entrants. She also won the 2006 US Open Poker Championship in $500 No Limit Hold ‘em. Mary appeared at the final table of the 2005 World Series of Poker Ladies Circuit Event in No Limit Hold ‘em, and was the last woman standing in the 2005 World Poker Tour in No Limit Hold ‘em. Mary is known for her very aggressive style of play. Watch out guys!
Victor Ramdin
Some people ease into the poker world with small wins over years and years. Other people, like Victor Ramdin, explode from a hidden spring of poker talent. It was not until the turn of the century that Ramdin's ocean of ability started washing across the poker felt.
After sitting in a bar and watching his buddies play cards in the Bronx, Ramdin, an entrepreneur and real estate investor, took up poker for himself. Before he was even ready to accept the title, people were calling Ramdin a seasoned poker professional.
No doubt, his results at the tables deserved some recognition. In just the past few years, Ramdin has won nearly $2 million in poker tournaments. To date, his biggest win is a first place finish at the World Poker Tour Foxwoods Poker Classic, where he pocketed a cool $1.3 million. Ramdin also came tantalizingly close to making the final table at the World Poker Tour Championship in 2006.
While his opponents may not believe it, Ramdin is a modest family man with a philanthropic heart. Ramdin is part of a small group of altruistic poker players who travel to Ramdin's native Guyana in South America and provide medical care for needy children.
Ramdin now is a proud member of Team PokerStars Pro and will be playing online at PokerStars and in the biggest live tournaments in the world.
Joseph Reitman
Joseph Reitman is an actor, producer, director and writer whose film credits include The Perfect Storm, Lady in the Water and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. He has played in the World Series of Poker twice --as well as numerous charity tournaments -- and won UltimateBet.com's $1 Million Guaranteed Tournament. He served as a co-executive producer on the Game Show Network’s Annie Duke Takes on the World. Joe is also is the “main squeeze” of the world famous Annie Duke.
Marsha Waggoner
Marsha Waggoner discovered her talent for poker more than thirty years ago as a dealer in Sydney, Australia. Since she moved to the US, she has earned more than $500,000 in tournament wins alone. She won the 2003 National Championship of poker playing in the Limit 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo event. She has finished on the final table at three World Series of Poker tournaments, and was inducted into the Seniors World Championship of Poker/Poker Players Hall of Fame. In March 2005, Marsha placed second in the PPT Bay 101 Shooting Stars event (Season 1) and earned $100,000. Also in 2005, Marsha was invited to play in the World Poker Tour’s third annual Legends of Poker Ladies Night tournament. In addition she finished third in an event at the 2006 Ultimate Poker Challenge. In 2008, Marsha became one of the four inaugural inductees to the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. Marsha is married to the very handsome Kenna James who is also a winning poker pro, columnist and actor.
Robert Williamson III
Robert Williamson III is known as an Omaha specialist, with numerous notable finishes in World Series of Poker Omaha tournaments, including a win in the 2002 WSOP $5000 Pot Limit and second place in the 2005 WSOP $5000 Pot Limit events. He also has two money finishes in the World Poker Tour Tournament. In 2007, Williamson under the screen name "Miss Lulu" finished in fourth place out of 3,217 competitors in the Full Tilt online Poker Series $500 main event and won $89,271.75. Robert had gastric bypass surgery - which reduced his weight from 400 to 200 pounds - and now claims to be “half the man I used to be.” As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,800,000. During the 2006 Jennifer Harman SPCACharity Event, Robert made a hit with the players by acting as the auctioneer. These skills were impressive when he auctioned his “lucky socks” for $500.