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Jerry Yang

Jerry Yang

  • Name: Jerry Yang
  • Current Residence: Temecula, Calif.
  • Birth Date: 1968
  • Birth Place: Laos

Two years ago, Jerry Yang started playing poker. Now the 39-year-old has accomplished what most poker players only dream of: a first-place win at the World Series of Poker Main Event.

Yang took the title in 2007, along with the coveted bracelet and the $8.25 million in prize money after 16 hours of play. His heads-up match against second-place winner Tuan Lam lasted about one hour and ended when Yang hit runner-runner to make a nine-high...

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Trivia

  • Winner of the 2007 WSOP Main Event and $8.25 million
  • Won his 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event seat through a $225 satellite at his local casino
  • Pledged 10% of his championship cash to three charities

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament Place Winnings
2007 WSOP, Event 55, World Championship No-Limit Texas... 1st $8,250,000

Player Statistics

Cashes1
Total Winnings$8,250,000
First Place Finishes1
WSOP Bracelets1

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