Christopher Ferguson Professional poker player. Date of Birth: 11.04.1963 Country: Russia

1. Chris Ferguson: Poker Legend
2. Early Beginnings
3. WSOP Triumph
4. Full Tilt Poker and Other Accomplishments
5. Personal Life and Legacy

Chris Ferguson: Poker Legend

Chris Ferguson, affectionately known as "Jesus" due to his physical resemblance, is an esteemed professional poker player and a five-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner. His most notable achievement came in 2000 when he triumphed in the WSOP Main Event.

Early Beginnings

Ferguson's passion for poker ignited at a tender age of ten. During his college years, he honed his skills playing online for play money and later transitioned to live tournaments in California in 1994.

WSOP Triumph

Ferguson made his WSOP debut in 1995 and rose to prominence in 2000 by capturing his first two WSOP bracelets, including the coveted Main Event title. In a thrilling heads-up battle, Ferguson emerged victorious over T.J. Cloutier with a remarkable hand of T♦9♦ against T♣D♦.

Full Tilt Poker and Other Accomplishments

In 2004, Ferguson co-founded the online poker site FullTiltPoker and continues to represent the site in tournaments. He narrowly missed victory in the National Heads-Up Poker Championship in 2005 and 2006, finishing second to Phil Hellmuth and Ted Forrest, respectively. However, in 2008, Ferguson triumphed in the tournament, defeating Andy Bloch heads-up. With a remarkable record of 16 wins and only 3 losses in the tournament, Ferguson holds the best win rate.

Personal Life and Legacy

Despite his nickname, Ferguson is a self-proclaimed atheist. As of 2008, his career tournament winnings had reached an impressive $7,425,884. Ferguson's exceptional poker skills, coupled with his enigmatic persona, have cemented his status as one of the greatest poker players of all time.