Poker: Characters of the Game

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1. In the 2003 championship event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) this fellow, complete with unlit cigarette hanging from his lips, came in second place to eventual champion Chris Moneymaker. Name him! Jason Lester Chuck Hoang Sam Farha Dan Harrington

2. Considered by many to be the John McEnroe of poker, this fellow earned his three WSOP gold bracelets during the 2003 world poker tour. What is the name of this cantankerous soul? John Cernuto Phil Hellmuth Mike Sexton Stu Ungar

3. Jon C. 'Johnny' Chan was the winner of the championship event at both the 1987 and 1988 WSOP. Considered a legend of the game, he was also featured in which 1998 film focusing on poker? Rounders Texas Hold'em Pass Card Check It

4. With his long hair, beard, dark glasses and cowboy hat, it's difficult to mistake Chris Furguson in a crowd of poker players. What is the apt nickname of this poker phenom? Metal Head Cowboy Jesus Tex

5. Complete with his ever-present visor, Humberto Brenes is truly a character of the game. What is the home country of this very expressive player on the poker table? South Africa Costa Rica India Saudi Arabia

6. Thuan Nguyen is a cocky player; and fortunately that cockiness is backed by a masterful style that has earned him the respect of his fellow players on the WSOP. By what Americanized name is Mr. Nguyen, a one-time winner of the WSOP championship event, known? Phil Scotty Robert Martin

7. David Ulliot is a formidable player who comes to us from Hull, England. What is the intimidating nickname of this rather imposing figure of the poker world? The Demon Devilfish Evil Seed Hell Fire

8. Men Nguyen is one of the most feared players in the game, and one of the most cocky as well. This can clearly be elucidated by looking at Men's nickname, which is...? The Magnificent The Master The Merciless The Magnanimous

9. One of the few notable women on the WSOP, she is the sister of Howard Lederer. What is the name of this tough but classy lady? Evelyn Ng Jennifer Harman Annie Duke Kathy Liebert

10. A 'young gun' of the poker world, he managed to acquire three WSOP gold bracelets during the 2002 season, tying the record for a single year. Some people call him the 'Tiger Woods of Poker'. What is this young master's name? Layne Flack Amir Vahedi Phil Ivey Mel Judah