The Cowboy of World Poker – Chris Ferguson!

The Cowboy of World Poker – Chris Ferguson!

Christopher Ferguson is among the most recognizable figures in the world of poker. Not only because of his successes, but also because of his distinctive appearance. The Californian can easily be distinguished by the long hair, the padlock, the sunglasses and the traditional cowboy hat. Because of his appearance, one of his nicknames is Jesus. Five World Series of Poker titles, a total of 6 bracelets and the triumph of the Main Event in 2000 make him one of the most successful. Add in the 2008 NBC title. On top of that, Chris is one of the founders of Full Tilt Poker, one of the most popular online poker rooms.

Ferguson's killer mind is a legacy. Both of his parents have doctorates in mathematics. Their son's strong point as well. He graduated in computer science from one of the most popular educational institutions in the USA - the University of California in Los Angeles. Creating algorithms for the virtual network is just one of his talents.

He was introduced to poker very early. He started playing at the age of 10. In college, he took his other great talent to the internet. In 1994, he started getting more serious with live tournaments. In 1995, he made his first appearance in the World Series of Poker. Usually quiet at the table and a person who is very difficult to read. With this quality, he accumulates an approximate profit of 10 million dollars. But that's just as a player. Full Tilt Poker's success is an open secret.

However, Black Friday in online poker is not. Chris found himself involved in a scandal for millions, after which his amazing Internet creation ended its activity. And quite deservedly so, since the users of the hall turned out to be seriously affected. Years after the scandal, Ferguson found the strength to apologise: “I worked tirelessly to ensure that all the players got their money. One day the story of Full Tilt Poker will be told. Like many of you, I look forward to that day,” Chris stated.

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