Poker Player Profiles #3
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Antonio Esfandari: Originally from Tehran, Iran, Antonio worked in a restaurant, and also performed as a magician. He began following the poker circuit with the World Poker Tour, where he was one of the youngest players to win a major event on television.
Chris Ferguson: With his trademark long hair and black cowboy hat, Ferguson is one of the most recognizable professional poker players. He took up poker in 1994, while he was a professional ballroom and swing dance teacher - activities which remain among his favorite pastimes today. He earned a doctorate degree in computer science from the University of California, Los Angeles; won the 2000 WSOP Main Event; holds five WSOP bracelets and has finished in the money more than 30 times.
Ted Forrest: A winning high-limit poker player, Forrest has gained a reputation for playing almost any hand against his competitors. He learned about casino poker while working as a hotel desk clerk, and began frequenting Las Vegas, where he would play for two days straight without sleep. Inevitably, he quit his “day job” to become a professional poker player and has won five WSOP champion bracelets.
Barry Greenstein: Known for his philanthropy, Greenstein donates every penny of his tournament winnings to charities, primarily those that help children. He learned poker from his father, and was a software developer with Symantec, before becoming a champion poker player. He is a highly respected, frequent competitor at many televised events.