Johnny Chan
Johnny "The Orient Express" Chan was the first Asian to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame (2002). He has won nine gold bracelets, an honor that is only held by two other players: Doyle Brunson and Phil Helmuth Jr. His greatest distinction, however, is winning back to back world championships in 1987 and 1988, something only one other player, Doyle Brunson, was able to do. He almost won it a third time in 1989, but ended up coming in second to Phil Helmuth Jr.
Chan is originally from Canton, China, but has moved around quite a bit since then. In 1962, he and his family moved to Hong Kong. Then in 1968, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and then to Houston, Texas, in 1973. At the age of 21, Chan dropped out of college at the University of Houston to become a professional gambler in Las Vegas.
Chan is also famous for making a cameo appearance in the popular poker movie, Rounders, staring Matt Damon. The movie referred to Chan as the best poker player in the world, and to be sure, one can't ignore his accomplishments. Today, Chan is considered one of the best all around players in the game.
Related links:
- Johnny Chan's Official Website
- Play Poker Like Johnny Chan, Book One
- Poker Secrets From Poker Champs DVD
- BarryGreenstein.com Player Analysis
Facts about Johnny Chan
- Professional Since
- 1978
- Marital Status
- Married
- Favorite Poker Game
- Holdem
Poker Accomplishments
March 2007 ,Las Vegas, United States
The Wynn Classic - $ 10,000 No Limit Hold'em
- Place>
- 8th
- Winnings
- $38,412
January 2007 ,Las Vegas, United States
Poker After Dark - $ 20,000 Week 3
- Place>
- 1st
- Winnings
- $120,000
July 2006 ,Las Vegas, United States
37th World Series of Poker (WSOP) - $ 1,500 7 Card Stud
- Place>
- 7th
- Winnings
- $22,836
November 2005 ,Cabazon, United States
Grand Final Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament Season 2
- Place>
- 1st
- Winnings
- $400,000
June 2005 ,Las Vegas, United States
36th World Series of Poker (WSOP) - 2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em
- Place>
- 1st
- Winnings
- $303,025
May 1988 ,Las Vegas, United States
19th World Series of Poker (WSOP) - $ 10,000 No Limit Hold'em
- Place>
- 1st
- Winnings
- $700,000
May 1987 ,Las Vegas, United States
18th World Series of Poker (WSOP)- $ 10,000 No Limit Hold'em
- Place>
- 1st
- Winnings
- $625,000
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