· Dubbed the “Robin Hood of Poker” for donating winnings to charity, his favorite being Children, Incorporated

· Winner of three WSOP bracelets, the latest in the 2008 $1500 Razz event, and two WPT titles

· Career tournament winnings in excess of $6.51 million, and ranks 25th on the all-time money list

· Had a great 2008 WSOP, cashing 6 times for nearly $800,000, winning a bracelet, and finishing second to Erick Lindgren in the Player of the Year race

· Signs and gives a copy of his book Ace on the River to any player who knocks him out of a tournamentOne of the few high-profile players who excels in both tournaments and cash games

NHPC record: 8-4

2005: Defeated Lee Salem and Billy Baxter before losing to John Juanda in Round 3 ($25,000)
2006: Defeated Cyndy Violette, Tuan Le, and Amir Vahedi before losing to Huck Seed in Round 4 ($75,000)
2007: Defeated Carlos Mortensen and Vanessa Rousso before losing to Shannon Elizabeth in Round 3 ($25,000)
2008:  Defeated Howard Lederer before losing to David Benyamine in Round 2

PAD record: 0-3

Match 9: 6th
Match 18: 4th
Match 27: 6th