Johnny Chan is a professional poker player from China who has won 10 WSOP bracelets. He is known for his aggressive play and his “Orient Express” nickname. Chan has made numerous final tables at the WSOP and other major poker tournaments and is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Biography:
Johnny Chan is a professional poker player from China who is known for his success in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and his appearances on the television show “High Stakes Poker.” Chan was born in Guangzhou, China in 1957 and immigrated to the United States with his family as a child. He started playing poker in the 1970s and quickly gained a reputation as a skilled player.
Chan is best known for his success at the WSOP, where he has won a record 10 bracelets. He is also the only player to win back-to-back main events, which he did in 1987 and 1988. In addition to his success at the WSOP, Chan has also had a number of deep runs in other major poker tournaments, including the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the European Poker Tour (EPT).
Chan is also known for his appearances on the television show “High Stakes Poker,” where he played against other top poker professionals in high-stakes cash games. He is widely respected in the world of poker and is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
In addition to his poker career, Chan is also a successful businessman and has owned a number of restaurants and other ventures. He is also a philanthropist and has supported a number of charitable organizations.