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  1. Apr 3, 2021 · Where Is Chris Ferguson Now? - Discover the full story of when “Jesus” angered the poker community after Black Friday to his return in recent years.

  2. Usually sporting a black cowboy hat, equally dark attire, dark sunglasses, and an unreadable face, Ferguson looks like a throwback poker player from its formative Wild West saloon days. His unique image aside, Chris Ferguson’s excellent major tournament record, including 6 World Series of Poker bracelets, speaks for itself.

  3. Ferguson is nicknamed "Jesus" because of his trademark long brown hair and beard. [10] His style is highly mathematical, using a strong knowledge of game theory and developing computer simulations to improve his understanding of the game.

  4. Mar 2, 2019 · In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Chris Ferguson’s life and career, including his early years, rise to fame, controversies, legacy, and impact on the game of poker. Early Life and Education

  5. Aug 15, 2013 · There used to be a time where the name Chris Ferguson inspired awe and reverence in the poker world. The man (once?) known as “Jesus” was catapulted into poker stardom after winning the WSOP Main Event in 2000.

  6. Mar 20, 2023 · Chris Ferguson was one of the most prominent personalities during the advent of poker television. Regularly appearing on ESPN’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) broadcast in the early 2000s, he was instantly recognizable for many reasons. Nicknamed “Jesus” for his trademark long hair and beard, he always played in a cowboy outfit with boots ...

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  8. Christened “Jesus” because of his trademark long brown hair and beard, Ferguson approaches poker from a purely intellectual viewpoint. With his PhD from UCLA and parents who are both academic heavyweights, Chris is far from the shoot from the hip, instinctive “cowboy” poker player that his get-up tries to convey.