Jason Mercier

About

Champion poker player won two World Series of Poker bracelets, to go with a European Poker tour title.

Before Fame

Unlike many of his peers, he did not play poker from childhood; he began playing in 2008, inspired by WSOP's stars and large jackpots.

Trivia

At the height of his career, after winning the 2011 World Series of Poker tour and getting his second bracelet, he was vote the top poker player in the world by ESPN.

Family Life

He was born in Hollywood, Florida.

Associated With

The Texan Doyle Brunson was another big name in the World Series of Poker events.