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Chris Ferguson
- Name: Chris Ferguson
- Nickname: Jesus
- Current Residence: Pacific Palisades, Calif.
- Born: April 11, 1963
- Birth Place: Los Angeles, Calif., United States
- Poker Room: Full Tilt Poker
Chris Ferguson cultivates an eccentric appearance that has earned him the nickname "Jesus." His typical outfits have him looking like he just walked out of a Western: duds and a cowboy hat are complimented by long hair and a full-length beard.
Chris grew up playing recreational poker but only in 1994 did he decide to get serious about his game. He sought out venues where he would be able to pit his skills against those of other serious players and his prowess increased by leaps and bounds.
As befits a man with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Chris has an intellectual approach to poker. He says: "Intelligence and the ability to reason well are the most important qualities that all poker players share. This reasoning comes into play when the player is faced with deciding which alternative to take in a handraise, call or fold." His general advice in regards to those situations is: "If you're not sure whether to fold or call, fold. If you're not sure whether to call or raise, raise."
Chris has spent a fair amount of time thinking about poker. He says: "There are two types of information that opponents give you. One is tells, which are conscious or subconscious actions that a person makes that give an indication of the strength of his hand. The other is the way they play hands, and their way of thinking about hands. For me the second is the most important." Chris favors getting inside his opponent's head and then making plays that put that opponent in situations unusual and uncomfortable for him or her. "I try to play the style that gives my opponents the hardest time."
Of late, Chris has been concentrating on the larger, bigger buy-in events. Other interests he pursues are day trading and swing dancing.
Chris beat T.J. Cloutier to win the Championship No-Limit Hold'em main event at the 2000 World Series of Poker. People are still talking about the final hand. T.J. held AQ, Chris had A9. The flop came 2K4 with a king on the turn. Had the board paired, the pot would have been split, but the 9 came and with it, Chris became the World Champion.
Chris has said that the final table is his favorite place to play. That burning desire to win combined with his math skills have contributed to his great success. He holds five WSOP titles, two of them from 2003. Those titles are 2000 Seven-Card Stud, 2001 Omaha Hi-Lo, 2003 Mixed Games, 2003 Omaha Hi-Lo, and the main event in 2000. Furthermore, in the 2003 WSOP he finished fourth in Lowball, second in Pot-Limit Hold'em and sixth in Omaha High. If you'd like to test yourself against Chris sometime, you just might find him at his own table in the online card room at FullTiltPoker.com.
Chris works assiduously to improve his poker. Often, when he is away from the tables, he's at his computer analyzing hands or looking at different scenarios. He says: "I am always looking for holes in my own game so that I can repair them and become a stronger player."
Chris grew up playing recreational poker but only in 1994 did he decide to get serious about his game. He sought out venues where he would be able to pit his skills against those of other serious players and his prowess increased by leaps and bounds.
As befits a man with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Chris has an intellectual approach to poker. He says: "Intelligence and the ability to reason well are the most important qualities that all poker players share. This reasoning comes into play when the player is faced with deciding which alternative to take in a handraise, call or fold." His general advice in regards to those situations is: "If you're not sure whether to fold or call, fold. If you're not sure whether to call or raise, raise."
Chris has spent a fair amount of time thinking about poker. He says: "There are two types of information that opponents give you. One is tells, which are conscious or subconscious actions that a person makes that give an indication of the strength of his hand. The other is the way they play hands, and their way of thinking about hands. For me the second is the most important." Chris favors getting inside his opponent's head and then making plays that put that opponent in situations unusual and uncomfortable for him or her. "I try to play the style that gives my opponents the hardest time."
Of late, Chris has been concentrating on the larger, bigger buy-in events. Other interests he pursues are day trading and swing dancing.
Chris beat T.J. Cloutier to win the Championship No-Limit Hold'em main event at the 2000 World Series of Poker. People are still talking about the final hand. T.J. held AQ, Chris had A9. The flop came 2K4 with a king on the turn. Had the board paired, the pot would have been split, but the 9 came and with it, Chris became the World Champion.
Chris has said that the final table is his favorite place to play. That burning desire to win combined with his math skills have contributed to his great success. He holds five WSOP titles, two of them from 2003. Those titles are 2000 Seven-Card Stud, 2001 Omaha Hi-Lo, 2003 Mixed Games, 2003 Omaha Hi-Lo, and the main event in 2000. Furthermore, in the 2003 WSOP he finished fourth in Lowball, second in Pot-Limit Hold'em and sixth in Omaha High. If you'd like to test yourself against Chris sometime, you just might find him at his own table in the online card room at FullTiltPoker.com.
Chris works assiduously to improve his poker. Often, when he is away from the tables, he's at his computer analyzing hands or looking at different scenarios. He says: "I am always looking for holes in my own game so that I can repair them and become a stronger player."
Trivia
- Only player to have won three WSOPC championship events
- Only plays big tournaments and no cash games
- Can cut a carrot in half by flicking a playing card
- Loves swing dancing
- Holds a Ph.D. in computer science from UCLA
- Heads a software development company
- Former ballroom dancing instructor
Notable Tournament Cashes
| Tournament | Place | Winnings |
|---|---|---|
| WPT Season 8, Festa al Lago | 25th | $23,855 |
| EPT Season 6, EPT London | 37th | £14,200 |
| WSOPE 2009, £1,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 15th | £6,980 |
| 2009 WSOP, Event 57 - $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em World... | 561st | $23,196 |
| 2009 WSOP, Ante Up for Africa | 5th | $38,550 |
| 2009 WSOP, Event 34 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 206th | $2,745 |
| WPT Season 7, WPT Championship | 28th | $49,025 |
| WPT Season 7, LA Poker Classic | 6th | $240,538 |
| WSOPC Season 5, Harvey's Lake Tahoe | 11th | $9,603 |
| 2008 WSOPE, Event 3, Pot-Limit Omaha | 7th | $60,017 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 43, Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8-or-Better | 50th | $3,341 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 33, World Championship 7-Card Stud Hi-Lo... | 2nd | $202,406 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 28, Pot-Limit Omaha w/Rebuys | 10th | $69,433 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 25, World Championship Heads-Up No-Limit... | 51st | $14,438 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 2, No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $388,287 |
| 2008 Special, NBC Heads-Up Championship | 1st | $500,000 |
| 2007 WSOPC, Harvey's Tahoe | 1st | $203,751 |
| 2007 WSOPE, Event 1, HORSE | 4th | £21,700 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 48, 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball (Limit)... | 14th | $6,496 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 38, No-Limit Hold'em | 118th | $4,740 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 35, No-Limit Hold'em | 228th | $3,294 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 13, World Championship Pot-Limit Hold'em | 13th | $19,641 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 5, Omaha/7-Card Stud Hi-Lo 8-or-Better | 4th | $50,391 |
| 2006 WSOP, Event 25, No-Limit Hold'em Shootout | 59th | $4,805 |
| 2006 WSOP, Event 12, Omaha Hi-Lo Split | 17th | $9,964 |
| 2006 WSOP, Event 3, Pot-Limit Hold'em | 61st | $3,761 |
| 2005 WSOP, Event 31, $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em, Short-Handed... | 11th | $16,975 |
| 2005 WSOP, Event 29, $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 64th | $3,450 |
| 2005 WSOP, Event 22, $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 25th | $13,890 |
| 2005 WSOP, Event 19, $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha | 7th | $16,065 |
| 2005 WSOP, Event 12, $2,000 Pot-Limit Omaha w/Re-buys | 2nd | $210,460 |
| 2005 WSOP, Event 8, $1,500 Seven-Card Stud | 31st | $2,605 |
| WPT Season 3, WPT Invitational | 4th | $15,000 |
| 2004 WSOP, Event 33, World Championship No-Limit Texas... | 26th | $120,000 |
| 2001 WSOP, Event 5, No-Limit Hold'em | 12th | $10,265 |
| 2000 WSOP, World Series of Poker Main Event - 2000 | 1st | $1,500,000 |
| 2000 WSOP, Event 9, $2,500 Limit Seven-Card Stud | 1st | $151,000 |
| 2001 WSOP, Event 3, $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo | 1st | $164,735 |
| 2003 WSOP, Event 4, Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 1st | $123,680 |
| 2003 WSOP, Event 10, Limit Hold'em and Seven-Card Stud | 1st | $66,220 |
| 2003 WSOP, Event 30, Pot-Limit Hold'em | 2nd | $115,560 |
| 2002 WSOP, Event 17, Pot-Limit Hold'em | 2nd | $98,700 |
| 2003 WSOP, Event 14, No-Limit Deuce to Seven Lowball | 4th | $32,820 |
| 1998 WSOP, Event 9, Pot-Limit Hold'em | 4th | $27,480 |
| 1999 WSOP, Event 4, Limit Seven-Card Stud | 4th | $29,850 |
| 2003 WSOP, Event 33, Pot-Limit Omaha with re-buys | 5th | $18,780 |
| 1995 WSOP, Event 6, Limit Razz | 5th | $10,350 |
| 1996 WSOP, Event 21, No-Limit Hold'em | 5th | $30,038 |
| 2001 WSOP, Event 15, Limit Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo | 5th | $19,885 |
| 1997 WSOP, Event 9, Pot-Limit Hold'em | 6th | $17,290 |
| 2002 WSOP, Event 23, $2,000 Limit S.H.O.E. | 6th | $10,760 |
| 1997 WSOP, Event 17, No-Limit Hold'em | 7th | $16,275 |
| 2000 WSOP, Event 21, Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 7th | $17,325 |
| 1996 WSOP, Event 14, Limit Ace to Five Draw | 8th | $5,355 |
| 2000 WSOP, Event 17, Limit Razz | 8th | $3,875 |
| 1996 WSOP, Event 6, Limit Razz | 9th | $3,262 |
| 1999 WSOP, Event 2, Limit Razz | 10th | $3,170 |
| 2003 WSOP, Event 16, Pot-Limit Omaha | 12th | $2,700 |
| 2003 WSOP, Event 18, Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 12th | $5,000 |
| 2001 WSOP, Event 11, Limit Seven-Card Stud | 12th | $5,530 |
| 2001 WSOP, Event 14, Pot-Limit Omaha | 12th | $5,355 |
| 1999 WSOP, Event 9, Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 17th | $4,650 |
| 1998 WSOP, Event 17, No-Limit Hold'em | 20th | $4,356 |
| 1998 WSOP, Event 7, No-Limit Hold'em | 21st | $4,200 |
| 2003 WSOP, Event 29, Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 24th | $2,160 |
| 2001 WSOP, Event 20, Pot-Limit Hold'em | 24th | $3,945 |
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