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Michael Binger
- Name: Michael Binger
- Current Residence: Atherton, Calif.
- Birth Place: Delray Beach, Fla., United States
Michael Binger is a part-time poker pro who earned his Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University in June 2006. Aside from playing poker, he has career ambitions as a theoretical physicist.
Michael placed third in the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event after second place winner Paul Wasicka and World Champion Jamie Gold. He took him more than $4 million for his efforts.
Read more >>Trivia
- Cashed in the Fourth Annual Five Star World Poker Classic in 2006
- Has been supporting himself and his research through poker since around 2002
- Has a Ph.D. in particle physics from Stanford University
- Finished third in the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event
Recent Tournament Placings
| Tournament | Place | Winnings |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Special, Sun City Millions | 12th | $9,000 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 51, H.O.R.S.E. | 45th | $3,617 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 38, Pot-Limit Hold'em | 11th | $14,314 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 18, No-Limit 2-7 Draw w/re-buys | 14th | $26,025 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 5, No-Limit Hold'em w/re-buys | 7th | $101,293 |
| WPT Season 6, Bay 101 Shooting Star | 41st | $10,000 |
| WPT Season 6, World Poker Finals | 47th | $13,510 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 52, No-Limit Hold'em w/re-buys | 56th | $8,067 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 50, World Championship Pot-Limit Omaha | 26th | $25,089 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 33, Pot-Limit Omaha w/re-buys | 15th | $19,370 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 22, No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $295,245 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 13, World Championship Pot-Limit Hold'em | 22nd | $15,900 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 8, No-Limit Hold'em w/re-buys | 14th | $21,278 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 3, No-Limit Hold'em | 29th | $20,052 |
| WPT Season 5, Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic | 16th | $67,655 |
| 2006 WSOP, Event 39, No-Limit Texas Hold'em Championship... | 3rd | $4,123,310 |
| 2006 WSOP, Event 27, No-Limit Hold'em | 6th | $101,570 |
Player Statistics
| Cashes | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total Winnings | $4,875,295 |
| First Place Finishes | 0 |
| WSOP Bracelets | 0 |
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