· Born in Beirut, Lebanon, and moved to the United States when he was 19

· Has won one WPT title and two WSOP bracelets, the latest in the prestigious 2007 $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event

· Lifetime tournament winnings in excess of $5.93 million, and ranks 30th on the all-time money list

· Highly regarded as a high-stakes cash game player, and takes pride in the fact that his only occupation ever has been that of a professional poker player

· Warm and friendly at the tables, and frequently seen wearing a loud shirt

NHPC record: 2-3

2005: Eliminated in Round 1 by Lyle Berman
2006: Eliminated in Round 1 by Chris Ferguson
2008:  Defeated Paul Wasicka and Sam Grizzle before losing to Orel Hershiser in Round 3 ($25,000)

PAD record: No appearances