|
|
| Author: Kenneth Bateman |
Chris Ferguson has enjoyed playing poker since the age of ten. And even while attending UCLA where he earned a Ph.D. in computer science, he continued to play poker for play money on internet chat rooms, as he pursued his desire to hone his poker- playing skills.
Highly intelligent, and possessed of an inquisitive and analytical mentality, Ferguson was born on April 11, 1963 in Los Angeles, California to parents who both have doctorate degrees in mathematics. Thomas Ferguson, Chris' father, teaches game theory at UCLA. In game theory players are taught to utilize various actions designed to maximize returns. Obviously such a theory would be extremely helpful to a poker player, and undoubtedly these lessons were passed on to son, Chris.
Chris' combination of intelligent thinking and a natural affinity and talent for poker has resulted in a successful career for Ferguson in the world of professional tournament poker.
Chris started his tournament play in his native state of California in 1994, and became a World Series of Poker competitor the following year. Five years later, Chris won the main event at the 2000 World Series of Poker, defeating T.J. Cloutier, and taking home $1.5 million in prize money.As of 2006, Chris has earned more than $5,600,000 in live tournament play.
All told, Chris Ferguson was won five World Series of Poker Tournament bracelets, with forty-five in-the-money finishes, and one main event win (2000).
Chris has nine in-the-money finishes in World Poker Tour competition and reached the final table once. His World Series of Poker bracelets were won during the following tournaments:
? 2000- $2500 Seven Card Stud - $151,000
? 2000- $10,000 No Limit Hold 'em World Championship - $1,500,000
? 2001- $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 or Better - $164,735
? 2003- $2,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 or Better - $123,680
? 2003- $2,000 ? Limit Hold 'em? Seven Card Stud - $66,220
Chris was runner-up to Phil Hellmuth Jr. in the 2005 National Heads-Up Poker Championship, and was once again in the final in 2006, but finished behind Ted Forrest
You can't help but notice Chris Ferguson when he enters a tournament locale. He is tall and slender, with a dark beard and long dark hair cascading down below the shoulders. Top that off with a dark Stetson and trailing duster and you are looking at a figure out of an old-fashioned Wild West movie. However, his fellow competitors have taken more notice of his tall slimness and long dark hair, and have nicknamed him 'Jesus.'
Chris is currently single and living in Pacific Palisades, California. |
Author Bio:
Kenneth Bateman
Kenneth Bateman writes numerous articles on the subject of poker. To read more of his poker articles, visit XL Poker.
|
| You can search for this article using: online casino, online casinos, best online casinos, free casino games, casino royale |
|
|
 |
| |
Related Articles |
| |
Player Profile: Chris Ferguson
|
| |
Playing Blackjack To Win Part 2 ? The Easy Way To Card Count
|
| |
The ABC of Sports Betting Online
|
| |
Advanced Blackjack Strategy
|
| |
Online Poker: Where to Invest Your Bankroll
|
| |
Paintballs Can Hurt, So Get Quality Paintball Gear
|
| |
Best Online Casinos for Beginners
|
| |
Casino - A Chance To Dream
|
| |
Winning Texas Holdem Poker Strategy
|
| |
Class: It Tells All
|
| |
 |
| |
Related Links
(Our editors would be happy to add your website for free in this section if it is related to the article above.) |
| |
Online casino, casino royale
A true story of a las vegas vacation of a 15 year old girl, not only concerned about casino gambling, poker, blackjack or craps, which shows that sin city is for teenagers as well. |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
verifying your billiards aiming with a laser is nothing new, but a Do-It-Yourself version of laser a ... - Reg Hardy |
| |
|
Outlining some of the common superstitious beliefs and practices associated with gambling. - Adel Awwad |
| |
|
Here we will look at playing blackjack to win by using 2 simple card counting strategies that can be ... - Kelly Price |
| |
|
|
| |
|
The history of Blackjack and how to play the game. - Adel Awwad |
| |
|
Throwing a poker party is becoming an incredibly popular game not only here in the United States, bu ... - Morgan Hamilton |
| |
|
Self improvement is everyone's goal. All of us want to know about weaknesses and strengths. The awar ... - CD Mohatta |
| |
|
If you are a regular crapshooter, you might want to enter a craps tournament some day. Some of these ... - Larry Edell |
| |
|
Betting on sports is perhaps as old as the history of sports itself. The need of the Individual to h ... - Peter Portero |
| |
|
| |
|
|
