Jamie Gold

Name: Jamie Gold
Nickname: Golden Boy
Current Residence: Malibu, Calif.
Birth Date: August 25, 1969
Birth Place: Paramus, N.J., United States

Where, exactly, do you start with Jamie Gold?

Of all the latest World Series of Poker Main Event Champions, Gold may be the most reviled by his peers; criticized for his etiquette breaches, his play (both during the series and in post-victory tournaments) and his general lack of personal appeal, he's taken more heat likely than any winner in the tournament's 38-year history.

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Distinctions

Helped launch the careers of several high-profile film and television stars
Studied entertainment law at UCLA
Is a neighbor of Chris "Jesus" Ferguson
Was mentored by Johnny Chan
Won $12 million and the World Championship title at the 2006 World Series of Poker

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament	Place	Winnings
2007 WSOPE, Event 3, No-Limit Texas Hold'em Main Event	35th	£27,150
2007 WSOP, Event 52, No-Limit Hold'em w/re-buys	84th	$4,840
2007 WSOP, Event 45, No-Limit Hold'em/Six Handed	44th	$9,238
2006 WSOP, Event 39, No-Limit Texas Hold'em Championship...	1st	$12,000,000