The Poker Lab Rat

July 19, 2007

So you want to know about Jerry Yang?

Filed under: General Blog Rant, Poker News & Views, Poker Tournaments — Mike @ 4:26 am

By winning the WSOP Main Event, Jerry Yang burst onto the poker scene destroying any chance of retaining anonimity. He’s a “hot topic” having turned $225 into a $8.25 million payout - so here’s a little about him:

About Jerry Yang:

Jerry Yang WSOP Main Event WinnerBorn in Laos, Jerry now lives in Temecula, California. When he’s not playing poker, Jerry is a psychologist and social worker with a Masters Degree in health psychology. He is married with six children, and always makes sure to kiss a picture of his kids before he goes all-in.

Socially conscious, Jerry Yang is determined to give something back to charity. He pledged 10% of his winnings to three different charities − the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Feed the Children, and the Ronald McDonald House.

For more on Jerry Yang and a whole heap more photos and a play by play final hand breakdown check out FullTiltPoker.com.

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