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Chris Ferguson

Name: Chris Ferguson
Nickname: Jesus
Country: United States
City: Pacific Palisades, California
Poker Room: Full Tilt Poker
Total winnings: $ 8,281,926
Cashes: 178
First place Finishes: 24

Biography

Chris Ferguson got the nickname “Jesus” because of his long brown hair and beard. A quiet player at the table, Chris often plays in such a way that makes his mannerisms almost unreadable by his opponents. Behind the sunglasses and underneath the cowboy hat and long hair lies a brilliant man and one of the toughest competitors in the game.

Ferguson attended UCLA and earned a Ph.D. in computer science. After completing his schooling, Chris worked somewhat as a consultant while playing poker. A strong understanding of the mathematics of poker along with his knowledge of game theory allowed Chris to take a very analytical approach to the game and have much success in doing so.

Having cashed in multiple World Series events before winning his first bracelet, Chris’ first piece of WSOP gold came when he won a Seven-Card Stud Event in 2000. After doing so, he cashed in a couple more events that same year before besting T.J. Cloutier to win the Main Event for $1.5 million. In total, Ferguson holds five WSOP bracelets.

Another tournament that has been good to Chris is the National Heads-Up Poker Championship. In 2005, he finished second to winner Phil Hellmuth. One year later, Ferguson placed second again. This time is was to Ted Forrest. Two years after that, in 2008, Chris made it back to the finals and this time made sure to win his final match against Andy Bloch and take home the title.

Chris has also found himself in the winners’ circle at WSOP Circuit events having won the Harrah’s Rincon WSOP-C event and the Harrah’s Las Vegas WSOP-C event both in 2005. In 2007, Chris also captured a Circuit ring for winning the Harvey’s Casino WSOP-C event.

Another staple of Chris Ferguson is having successfully turned a bankroll of exactly zero into $10,000 on Full Tilt Poker. He exhibited some rough goings throughout the challenge and adhered to strict bankroll management rules, but was successful.

Ferguson is a regular on the tournament trail and has over $7 million in lifetime tournament winnings.

Latest News about Chris Ferguson

The Inside Shuffle – Full Tilt News, WSOP Schedule, DC to Repeal Online Gambling Law and More

02-02-2012, Emilis Pakenas

The Inside Shuffle – Speidel Wins Aussie Millions, Ferguson’s Money Withdrawals, Trickett European Player of the Year, and More

01-30-2012, Emilis Pakenas

Howard Lederer and Rafe Furst File Claims

11-30-2011, PokerWorks Staff

Chris Ferguson Files Motions Against DOJ Charges

11-23-2011, Emilis Pakenas

Tournaments and Winnings

Tournament	Place	Winnings
FullTiltPoker.com - Doubles Poker Championship
No Limit Hold'em - Finals	3^rd	$100,000
$ 50,000 No Limit Hold'em - Qualifying Match 13	1^st	$5,000
FullTiltPoker.com Poker Million IX
Heat 1	4^th
The Poker Lounge
$ 20,000 Episode 10	4^th
$ 20,000 Episode 9	1^st	$120,000
41st World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2010
$ 2,500 Mixed Event	48^th	$4,573
$ 1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 8	75^th	$2,847
$ 5,000 No Limit Hold'em - Shootout	30^th	$16,607
Poker After Dark VI
$ 20,000 Week 13 - Charity In Mind	5^th
$ 20,000 Week 5 - My Favorite Pro	6^th
Full Tilt Poker Million VIII
Heat 12	4^th
Festa al Lago
$ 15,000 No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event	25^th	$23,855
EPT London
£ 5,000 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event	37^th	£14,200
2009 World Series Of Poker - Europe
£ 1,000 No Limit Hold'em	15^th	£6,980
40th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2009
$ 10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold'em	561^st	$23,196
$ 5,000 Ante Up For Africa Charity Event	5^th	$38,550
$ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em	206^th	$2,745
Seventh Annual Five Star World Poker Classic
$ 25,000 No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event	28^th	$49,025
2009 L.A. Poker Classic
$ 9,900 Main Event - No Limit Hold'em	6^th	$240,538
2009 Aussie Millions Poker Championship
A$ 10,000 H.O.R.S.E	2^nd	65,000 AUD
Poker After Dark V
$ 20,000 Week 11 - Magnificent Six	1^st	$120,000
$ 20,000 Week 3 - Brilliant Minds	2^nd
WSOP Circuit - Harvey's Lake Tahoe
$ 5,000 No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event	11^th	$9,603
2008 World Poker Finals
$ 9,700 No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event	43^rd	$21,320
2008 World Series Of Poker - Europe
£ 5,000 Pot Limit Omaha	7^th	£33,000
Poker After Dark IV
$ 50,000 Week 3 - Heads up Challenge	2^nd
39th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2008
$ 1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo	50^th	$3,341
$ 5,000 World Championship Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo	2^nd	$202,405
$ 5,000 Pot Limit Omaha	10^th	$69,433
$ 10,000 World Championship Heads Up No Limit Hold'em	51^st	$14,438
$ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em	3^rd	$388,287
PartyPoker Poker Nations Cup
Final	6^th
Heat D	6^th
NBC National Heads-Up Championship 2008
Finals	1^st	$500,000
Poker After Dark III
$ 20,000 Week 5 - "Cowboys"	3^rd
$ 20,000 Week 4 - "World Champions"	5^th
WSOP Circuit - Lake Tahoe
$ 5,150 WSOP Circuit Main Event	1^st	$203,649
World Series Of Poker - Europe
£ 2,500 H.O.R.S.E	4^th	£21,656
38th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2007
$ 1,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball	14^th	$6,496
$ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em	118^th	$4,740
$ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em	228^th	$3,294
$ 5,000 World Championship Pot Limit Hold'em	13^th	$19,641
$ 2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8 or Better	4^th	$50,391
Poker After Dark II
$ 20,000 Week 14 - Bracelet Winners	6^th
$ 20,000 Week 20 - Signature Week	4^th
Poker After Dark
$ 20,000 Week 7	1^st	$120,000
$ 20,000 Week 3	3^rd
37th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2006
$ 2,000 No Limit Hold'em Shootout	59^th	$4,805
$ 5,000 Omaha Hi/Lo	17^th	$9,964
$ 1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em	61^st	$3,761
Tournament of Champions
No Limit Hold'em	7^th	$50,000
$120,000 Full Tilt Poker Pro Showdown
$ 120,000 No Limit Hold'em	6^th
2006 WSOP Circuit - Caesars Atlantic City
$ 9,700 Championship Event - No Limit Hold'em	6^th	$57,618
Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament Season 3
Final 16 - Group B - Match 2	3^rd
Final 16 - Group B - Match 1	3^rd
Heat 17	1^st	$10,000
Heat 15	4^th
Heat 12	1^st	$10,000
Heat 5	4^th
Heat 2	6^th
2006 National Heads-Up Poker Championship
Heads Up No Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$250,000
$120,000 Full Tilt Poker Invitational
$ 120,000 No Limit Hold'em	4^th
2005 Monte Carlo Millions
$ 25,000 No Limit Hold'em	11^th	$35,000
Bellagio Festa Al Lago IV
$ 10,000 2nd Annual Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship - No Limit Hold'em	11^th	$34,485
World Speed Poker Open
£ 2,000 Heat 10	3^rd
2005 WSOP Tournament Circuit - Harrah's Las Vegas
$ 10,000 Main Event - No Limit Hold'em	1^st	$362,088
36th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2005
$ 5,000 Short Handed No Limit Hold'em	11^th	$16,975
$ 2,000 No Limit Hold'em	64^th	$3,450
$ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em	25^th	$13,890
$ 1,500 Pot Limit Omaha	7^th	$16,065
$ 2,000 Pot Limit Omaha	2^nd	$210,460
$ 1,500 Seven Card Stud	31^st	$2,605
British Poker Open 2005
Heat 9	6^th
Third Annual Five-Star World Poker Classic
$ 25,000 Main Event (WPT) - No Limit Hold'em Championship	9^th	$132,095
2005 National Heads-Up Poker Championship
Heads-Up No Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$250,000
2005 World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit - Harrah's Rincon
$ 10,000 WSOP Circuit Championship Event - No Limit Hold'em	1^st	$655,220
2005 L.A. Poker Classic
World Poker Tour Invitational - No Limit Hold'em	4^th	$15,000
2005 WSOP Circuit Tournaments - Atlantic City
$ 9,500 Championship Event - No Limit Hold'em	8^th	$70,965
2004 Monte Carlo Millions
$ 14,000 No Limit Hold'em Final Day	7^th	$30,000
2004 Ultimatebet.com Poker Classic
$ 6,000 No Limit Hold'em Final Day	30^th	$10,000
2004 Plaza Ultimate Poker Challenge
$ 1,000 No Limit Hold'em	6^th	$1,400
$ 1,000 No Limit Hold'em	3^rd	$3,400
The Gaming Club World Poker Championship (Pot Limit Hold'em)
€ 5,710 Episode 3	14^th
2004 Legends of Poker
$ 5,000 No Limit Hold'em Championship Final Day - WPT	30^th	$11,570
35th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2004
$ 10,000 World Championship Event	26^th	$120,000
$ 2,000 Pot Limit Hold'em	4^th	$41,740
$ 5,000 No-Limit Deuce to Seven Draw	2^nd	$170,315
$ 2,000 Pot Limit Omaha	9^th	$11,380
2004 Winnin' o' the Green
$ 2,500 No Limit Hold'em Championship	1^st	$144,000
2004 PokerStars.com Caribbean Adventure
$ 7,500 No Limit Hold'em	18^th	$14,367
2003 Showdown at the Sands
$ 1,000 No Limit Hold'em	15^th	$1,781
2003 Legends of Poker
$ 5,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event - WPT	9^th	$23,175
California State Poker Championship 2003
$ 1,000 Omaha Hi/Lo	7^th	$2,485
34th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2003
$ 2,500 Pot Limit Omaha	6^th	$18,780
$ 3,000 Pot Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$115,560
$ 1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split	24^th	$2,160
$ 2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split	12^th	$5,000
$ 1,500 Limit Omaha	12^th	$2,700
$ 5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw	4^th	$32,820
$ 2,000 1/2 Limit Hold'em - 1/2 Seven Card Stud	1^st	$66,220
$ 2,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split	1^st	$123,680
California State Poker Championship 2002
$ 500 No Limit Hold'em Championchip	21^st	$1,515
$ 500 Pot Limit Hold'em	3^rd	$5,875
$ 500 7 Card Stud	5^th	$2,640
$ 300 Pot Limit Hold'em	4^th	$4,015
33rd World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2002
$ 2,000 S.H.O.E.	6^th	$10,760
$ 3,000 Pot Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$98,700
Party Poker Million
$ 8,000 Limit Hold'em - Final Results	6^th	$24,960
2002 L.A. Poker Classic
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	6^th	$14,931
$ 1,000 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo	8^th	$2,420
$ 1,000 Pot Limit Hold'em	18^th	$1,896
$ 1,000 H.O.S.E.	10^th	$1,920
$ 500 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo	2^nd	$20,520
$ 300 Omaha Hi/Lo	11^th	$968
The Third Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open
$ 2,000 No Limit Texas Hold'em	8^th	$5,393
$ 1,000 Pot Limit Omaha	18^th	$3,094
2001 Legends of Poker
$ 1,000 Pot Limit Hold'em	7^th	$2,765
Tournament Of Champions
$ 2,000 Championship Event	44^th	$2,000
California State Poker Championship 2001
$ 500 Pot Limit Hold'em	1^st	$22,570
$ 500 Omaha Hi Lo Split	6^th	$1,925
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	4^th	$13,985
32nd World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2001
$ 3,000 Texas Hold'em (pot limit)	24^th	$3,945
$ 2,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Split Eight or Better	5^th	$19,885
$ 2,500 Omaha (pot limit)	12^th	$5,355
$ 2,500 Seven Card Stud	12^th	$5,530
$ 2,000 Texas Hold'em (no limit)	12^th	$10,265
$ 1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split Eight or Better	1^st	$164,735
2001 L.A. Poker Classic
$ 1,000 Pot Limit Hold'em	8^th	$2,275
$ 500 Limit Hold'em	13^th	$1,235
1st Annual World Poker Challenge
$ 1,000 Limit Hold'em	8^th	$3,065
$ 1,000 No Limit Hold'em	8^th	$3,065
2000 Tom McEvoy Poker Spectacular
$ 200 No Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$10,640
2000 Legends of Poker
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	8^th	$3,245
Global Pot Limit No Limit Open
$ 500 Half Pot Limit Hold'em & Half Pot Limit Omaha	2^nd	$5,125
California State Poker Championship 2000
$ 500 Lowball	8^th	$840
$ 300 Pot Limit Hold'em	4^th	$4,338
2000 America's Poker Classic
$ 300 Stud Hi-Lo	7^th	$995
31st World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2000
$ 10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas Hold'em	1^st	$1,500,000
$ 5,000 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo	7^th	$17,325
$ 1,500 Razz	8^th	$3,875
$ 2,500 7 Card Stud	1^st	$151,000
2000 L.A. Poker Classic
$ 500 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo Split	5^th	$2,824
1999 Legends of Poker
$ 1,000 No Limit Hold'em	9^th	$1,785
$ 500 7 Card Stud	8^th	$1,040
$ 300 7 Card Stud	4^th	$2,340
California State Poker Championship 1999
$ 300 No Limit Hold'em	7^th	$1,739
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	8^th	$1,693
$ 300 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo Split	3^rd	$5,700
$ 300 Pot Limit Hold'em	1^st	$21,720
$ 300 7 Card Stud	3^rd	$5,328
30th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 1999
$ 2,500 Omaha 8 or Better	17^th	$4,650
$ 2,500 Seven-Card Stud	4^th	$29,850
$ 1,500 Seven-Card Razz	10^th	$3,170
LA Poker Classic VIII
$ 500 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo Split	5^th	$2,600
$ 500 Pot Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$26,220
1998 Legends of Poker
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	1^st	$25,990
$ 300 No Limit Hold'em	4^th	$4,815
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	5^th	$7,695
29th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 1998
$ 3,000 No Limit Hold'em	20^th	$4,356
$ 2,000 Hold'em Pot Limit	4^th	$27,480
$ 2,000 No Limit Hold'em	21^st	$4,200
1998 L.A. Poker Classic
$ 500 Pot Limit Hold'em	5^th	$2,118
1997 Legends Of Poker
$ 500 Limit Hold'em	3^rd	$5,820
Masters Of Poker Championship V
$ 50 Omaha Hi/Lo	9^th	$250
28th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 1997
$ 3,000 No Limit Hold'em	7^th	$16,275
$ 2,000 Hold'em Pot Limit	6^th	$17,290
1996 Legends of Poker
$ 1,000 Limit Hold'em	7^th	$2,940
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	8^th	$3,330
$ 300 No Limit Hold'em	1^st	$28,080
$ 500 Omaha Hi/Lo	6^th	$2,090
California State Poker Championship 1996
$ 500 Seven Card Stud - Championship Event	4^th	$3,045
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$16,664
Masters Of Poker Championship IV
$ 300 No Limit Hold'em	1^st	$12,700
$ 200 Omaha Hi/Lo Split	4^th	$1,180
27th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 1996
$ 2,500 No Limit Hold'em	5^th	$30,038
$ 1,500 Ace to Five Draw	8^th	$5,355
$ 1,500 Seven-Card Razz	9^th	$3,262
1996 Winnin' o' the Green
$ 500 No Limit Hold'em	4^th	$2,505
$ 300 Pot Limit Omaha	1^st	$4,455
$ 300 No Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$6,695
Hall of Fame Poker Classic 1995
$ 1,500 Chinese Poker	4^th	$6,600
LA Poker Open III
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$4,000
1995 Legends of Poker
$ 1,000 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo	7^th	$2,520
$ 300 No Limit Hold'em	6^th	$2,632
Masters Of Poker Championship III
$ 100 Limit Hold'em	1^st	$3,485
26th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 1995
$ 1,500 Seven-Card Razz	5^th	$10,350
LA Poker Classic IV
$ 300 Seven Card Stud	5^th	$2,214
Hall of Fame Poker Classic 1994
$ 1,500 Lowball	8^th	$2,520
Big Poker Oktober - 1994
$ 200 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo	7^th	$445
$ 200 Lowball	2^nd	$3,700
LA Poker Open II
$ 500 Limit Hold'em	9^th	$652
$ 200 Omaha Hi/Lo	5^th	$430
$ 200 No Limit Hold'em	9^th	$244
California State Poker Championship 1994
$ 300 No Limit Hold'em	9^th	$996
$ 300 Omaha Hi/Lo	8^th	$832
Masters Of Poker Championship III
$ 500 Lowball	2^nd	$3,000
$ 500 1/2 Hold'em, 1/2 Lowball	4^th	$1,400
$ 300 Lowball	1^st	$8,040
$ 300 Limit Hold'em	11^th	$435
LA Poker Classic III - 1994
$ 300 7 Card Stud	14^th	$618
Asian Stud Poker Tournament
$ 100 Limit Asian Stud	4^th	$1,470
Masters Of Poker Championship II
$ 500 Pai Gow	4^th	$1,600

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